Scott Dallal
TVWBB Member
My theory is the bone helps cook the meat from the inside out.
My wife picked up a Costco package without realizing it was boneless. They were two to a pack (shoulder). I cooked one and was very good good. But noticed it took a lot longer than a bone in. By several hours. I'm guessing the bone heats up and helps cook from the inside out? Also being cut and having to sort of tie up I bet there is more air pockets that act as insulation on the inside???
BTW, I use those cooking rubber bands to sort of put the thing back together. I make it firm but not overly tight. I like them a lot better than twine.
I'm cooking two more now for my dad who is having a party tonight. Again, I'm surprised how long they are taking, but should bet good.
My wife picked up a Costco package without realizing it was boneless. They were two to a pack (shoulder). I cooked one and was very good good. But noticed it took a lot longer than a bone in. By several hours. I'm guessing the bone heats up and helps cook from the inside out? Also being cut and having to sort of tie up I bet there is more air pockets that act as insulation on the inside???
BTW, I use those cooking rubber bands to sort of put the thing back together. I make it firm but not overly tight. I like them a lot better than twine.
I'm cooking two more now for my dad who is having a party tonight. Again, I'm surprised how long they are taking, but should bet good.