The best internal temperature for pulled pork is 205°F. At this temperature, the meat is juicy, succulent, and will shred with minimal effort. Although pork is safe to eat at 145°F, you will want to cook pork shoulder much longer than that to allow the piece of meat to reach its sweet spot. Its common for the internal temperature of a pork shoulder to plateau, or stop climbing for a while, between 165°F and 170°F. Don’t worry — this is a completely normal part of the process, and can last as long as a few hours. After the meat has reached the desired temperature, remove it from the smoker or oven and allow it to rest covered for at least 30 minutes before shredding. This allows the juices to redistribute so the pulled pork will be super tender and moist.