Medium Heat Pulled Pork: Not So Low and Slow: Video

I love pulled pork. I also hate getting up early. I recently tried smoking pork butt at a higher temperature versus the traditional low and slow to combine these two realities. Goodbye, 250. Hello, 350. I must say, the results surprised me.

In hindsight, I feel the key is a long rest. As I look back through the years, especially the years I rushed a pork butt from the smoker to the table, the rest is what suffered. It's pretty amazing what a several-hour rest will accomplish, even at a higher heat.

So, in light of this, I decided to shoot a video. Next time you are short on time, consider this your secret weapon.

Oh, and best yet, no special smoker. The Weber kettle can do about anything.