Comes from:
Lower part of the pig shoulder.
Best cooking method:
The picnic cooks just like a butt and can be used for pulled pork.
Tips:
This cut is a great base for smoking and barbecuing experiments.
Similar cuts:
Bone-in pork butt, boneless pork butt.
Ordering instructions:
The weight range options listed above are based on how much this cut usually weighs. We always recommend about 1/2 lb. of protein per person. If the available weight options are not enough to meet your recipe requirements, please use the selector on the right-hand side to choose multiples of this cut.