Bobkat Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 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=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobkat Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 thanks for the info J...sorry about the mistake, saw 'pork' and off I went Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 thanks for the info J...sorry about the mistake' date=' saw 'pork' and off I went [/quote'] Not a big deal at all. Enjoy the que dude! -=Jasen=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
