{"product_id":"picnic-shoulder-roast-heritage-pork-pasture-raised","title":"Picnic Shoulder Roast – Heritage Pork, Pasture-Raised","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.rf-compare-box {\n  background-color: #fff9f3; \/* warm cream *\/\n  border: 2px solid #6b7a40; \/* farmhouse green *\/\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  padding: 16px 18px;\n  margin: 25px 0;\n  text-align: left;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n}\n\n.rf-compare-heading {\n  color: #6b7a40;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.rf-compare-text {\n  font-size: 0.95rem;\n  color: #333;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  margin: 0;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-compare-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rf-compare-heading\"\u003ePicnic Roast vs Boston Butt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rf-compare-text\"\u003eBoth cuts come from the shoulder and both make great pulled pork — they just cook a little differently. \u003cstrong\u003eBoston butt\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most forgiving and shreds very easily. \u003cstrong\u003ePicnic roast\u003c\/strong\u003e tends to have a \u003cstrong\u003edeeper, more traditional pork flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e and a slightly heartier texture when cooked low and slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.rf-header {\n  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\n  font-size: 28px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: #4A5A2C;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin: 40px 0 10px 0;\n  letter-spacing: 1px;\n}\n\n.rf-header-line {\n  width: 80px;\n  height: 2px;\n  background-color: #4A5A2C;\n  margin: 0 auto 25px auto;\n}\n\n.rf-section {\n  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  line-height: 1.55;\n  color: #333;\n  margin: 0 0 25px 0;\n}\n\n.rf-list ul {\n  margin: 10px 0 15px 20px;\n}\n\n.rf-list li {\n  margin-bottom: 6px;\n  font-size: 17px;\n}\n\n.rf-subheader {\n  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #4A5A2C;\n  margin: 35px 0 10px 0;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== HEADER ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rf-header\"\u003ePicnic Shoulder Roast, Built for Low \u0026amp; Slow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-header-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== INTRO ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-section\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epicnic shoulder roast\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003ePrairie Farmstead\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardworking cut from the lower shoulder of the hog — and that’s exactly why it shines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith generous marbling and connective tissue, this roast is made for slow cooking that turns it tender, juicy, and deeply flavorful.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-section\"\u003eThis is the cut behind classic pulled pork, carnitas, and rich braised dishes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it time and gentle heat, and it rewards you with meat that practically falls apart on its own.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== QUICK DETAILS ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picnic shoulder pork roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-marbled, rich, and shreddable when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest cooked:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low and slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e pulled pork, carnitas, tacos, stews, and feeding a crowd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom heritage breed pigs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berkshire, Red Wattle, and Tamworth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePasture-raised:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pigs live outdoors with room to roam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO, corn-free, and soy-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegeneratively raised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== SECTION: WHY THIS CUT WORKS ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rf-subheader\"\u003eWhy Picnic Shoulder Works So Well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor-first cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active muscle develops deeper pork flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving to cook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long cook times make it hard to mess up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds a lot of people:\u003c\/strong\u003e A great value for family meals or gatherings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile once cooked:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the shredded meat across multiple meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== SECTION: COOKING NOTES ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rf-subheader\"\u003eHow to Cook Picnic Shoulder Roast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-section\"\u003ePicnic shoulder roast thrives with patience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCook it low and slow in a Dutch oven, smoker, slow cooker, or Instant Pot until the meat is fork-tender and easy to shred.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-section\"\u003eSeason simply or layer in bold flavors — this cut holds up beautifully to spice rubs, braising liquids, and sauces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce cooked, it’s perfect for sandwiches, tacos, rice bowls, or freezing for future meals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== SECTION: ABOUT THE FARM ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rf-subheader\"\u003eAbout Prairie Farmstead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-section\"\u003ePrairie Farmstead is operated by \u003cstrong\u003eChuck Trowbridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, who raises heritage breed pigs on pasture using regenerative practices that prioritize soil health, animal welfare, and long-term sustainability.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rf-section\"\u003eThat approach produces pork that’s well-suited to traditional, slow cooking — flavorful, nourishing, and raised with care from pasture to plate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; 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