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Grilling on high heat is NOT recommended for cooking a shoulder. When cooked on high heat it is a very tough and chewy cut that is full of signew and connective tissue. However, when you slow cook this cut it breaks down all of that fat and connective tissue and makes it one of the most tender cuts available. That being said, the ideal temperature is around 165 degrees F. Go out and get a cheap digital meat thermometer and insert it into the thickest part of the cut, be sure the probe does not touch any bones. Simply get your grill temperature around 170-180 and relax for about 8 hours. Smoking is usually the best way to cook shoulder. You can make a great one for around 50 dollars. Here are some instructions for building your own smoker. http://cruftbox.com/cruft/docs/elecsmoker.html

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