In a human, the shoulder sits atop the arm, but pigs don't have arms so pork shoulder is actually the bit that comes just above the front leg. That means that these muscles get quite a workout ...

Pernil is the roast of my childhood. It's also probably one of the best-known dishes in Puerto Rican cuisine. I associate it ...

A pork shoulder, slow-cooked and pulled into succulent little shreds, can become a thousand different meals. Mix in some barbecue sauce and make pulled pork sandwiches or scatter the meat over pizza ...

With the slow cooker, this crumbly, fruity dessert comes together in a cinch. Simply place the fruit mixture on the bottom ...

Not only is a pork roast flavorful and delicious, it’s also simple to prepare. While there are several ways to cook a pork roast, using a slow cooker allows you to set it up and forget it, taking ...

Last spring, I had the chance to visit Mad Jacks Mountaintop BBQ in Cloudcroft for a story I was writing for New Mexico Magazine‘s July issue. James Jackson, owner and pitmaster of Mad Jacks, has a ...

It’s a butcher’s or cook’s axiom that more flavorful meat comes from the animal’s tougher, more muscle-bound and sinew-riven cuts. Such is the case with pork shoulder, an inexpensive part of the pig ...

Not only is a pork roast flavorful and delicious, it’s also simple to prepare. While there are several ways to cook a pork roast, using a slow cooker allows you to set it up and forget it, taking ...