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 ...

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 ...

Celebrate Oktoberfest from wherever you are on the globe by cooking up traditional German fare that pairs perfectly with boot ...

For me, the most sublime pork roast imaginable is one that is cooked for a very long time at a very low temperature until the meat is so tender that it falls apart if you look at it and exhale. First ...

A pork shoulder roast is like Gracie Hart in Miss Congeniality: tough at first, but give it some time and it’ll transform into a beautiful, unforgettable dish. We often braise this cheap cut of meat ...

Chef’s note: While not a traditional bolognese, this is a very hearty sauce that replaces ground meat with chopped pork shoulder that cooks down into a melt-in-your-mouth ragu. It works equally well ...

Wondering if you should take it slow, or crank up the heat on the grill? Here's when you should cook your meat low-and-slow ...

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 ...

Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he ...