1st Pork Butt - Do I need to remove bone?

[Dantis]

Hi all,
Bought my first pork butt. Boston butt from wholesale club. Didn’t realize it has a bone. Do I need to remove before smoking for pulled pork or leave it in? Thank you!

 

[J Grotz]

Welcome to TVWBB. Leave the bone in. When it is done and rested, the bone slides right out. Good luck with your cook and post some pictures!

 

[Mark Foreman]

Nope. If you are using a temperature probe, do not let it touch the bone. Once smoked, the bone should put out clean and easy.

 

[Lew Newby]

A lot of folks say the bone adds flavor. I leave mine in but the meat well away from the bone still tastes great. Have fun.

 

[MichaelM]

What they all said ^^^^^

Welcome and enjoy it!!

 

[Dantis]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Nice day outside. Pulled pork and St Louis ribs

 

[CaryLee]

Keep the bone in....that bone is your natural temperature/doneness probe. When it comes out clean you good.

 

[Lee Ingraham]

Just out of curiosity. Does anyone else tie their pork butts?

 

[Dick Buchanan]

I usually don't cook boneless butts but when I do tie them.