Pork shoulder



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 100 (100g)
DV %

7.4
--
0
0
11
22.3
39.1
3.2


Calories: 148
Total Sugars: 0g
Carb.: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Total Fats: 7.1g
Cholesterol: 67mg
Protein: 19.6g
Sodium: 76mg
*Data provided by USDA

Also known as Boston butt,pork shoulder butt, pork butt roast, or Boston shoulder, pork shoulder is a cut off pork from the upper part of the shoulder from the front leg.

Pork shoulder is rather fatty (marbled) cut, which makes for a tender, flavorful, juicy roast.


Pork shoulder is often found in recipes that also contain BBQ sauce, yellow mustard, cayenne pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and tomato ketchup

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