Pork shoulder
A fatty, well-marbled cut ideal for slow cooking. Becomes tender and shreds easily after hours of gentle heat — the foundation of pulled pork and carnitas.
Used for
- carnitas
- pulled pork
- braises
In the kitchen
- braise
- slow cook
- shred
Picking it at the store
- Bone-in has more flavor
- Look for good marbling
- Boston butt and pork shoulder are the same cut
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