Cooks Cook's Picnic Bone-in Smoked Seasoned Pork Shoulder

Cook's pork shoulder picnic is the cut of meat taken from the front leg of a pig. Since the ham always comes from the back leg, a pork shoulder picnic is not technically considered a ham, although its appearance and taste can be similar. Picnics, however, are not as lean as a ham and are traditionally cured with more salt. Whether you boil or heat it, you'll find picnics are a great main dish or a way to add flavor to dishes, especially soups and casseroles.