What is pork shoulder?
Pork shoulder
A big, fatty, hard-working cut from the pig's shoulder, also sold as Boston butt or picnic.
What it tastes like
Rich and juicy, falling apart into tender shreds after a long cook.
Where you’ll see it
Pulled pork, carnitas, al pastor, cochinita pibil and slow braises at all kinds of restaurants.
Related words
- pulled
- carnitas
- pork collar