Cook's Kitchen

Cooking Pork Shoulder Picnic - Half or Sliced Half

To Boil

Remove all packaging materials. Place Picnic in pan and cover with water. Bring water to boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Let simmer approximately 24 minutes per pound for a Half Picnic, or 11 minutes for a Sliced Half Picnic until product center reaches 160°F.

To Cook

Remove all packaging materials. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place Picnic in pan, cover, cook for approximately 30 minutes per pound for a Half Picnic, or 22 minutes per pound for a Sliced Half Picnic until product center reaches 160°F.

Glazing Your Picnic

If you intend to glaze your Picnic, remove Picnic from the oven 1/2 hour before end of cooking time. Prepare your favorite glaze and apply evenly over the surface of the warm Picnic. Cook glazed Picnic uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.