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Picnic 'Hide'

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Couldn't find the 'Boston Butt' at Sams today, but got a picnic shoulder it looks like. Anyway, do I leave what appears to be the actual hide that covers what I guess would be the outside of the pig's shoulder on for the cook?

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Re: Picnic 'Hide'

Couldn't find the 'Boston Butt' at Sams today' date=' but got a picnic shoulder it looks like. Anyway, do I leave what appears to be the actual hide that covers what I guess would be the outside of the pig's shoulder on for the cook?[/quote']

What I do is criss cross cut the skin so the rub gets down into the meat. I would absolutely leave on the skin. The shoulder is a great cut, usually cheaper than the butt. It has more bone in it and may take slightly longer to cook. I think I prefer the taste of the shoulder as all that extra bone brings more flavor. I think you will be happy with your choice. If you use a thermometer, make sure you do not place it next to the bone. Now, get cooking and get us some pics.

Just for info, you posted this to the recipe section, so I am moving this post to cooking general.

-=Jasen=-

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