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Pork Shoulder Picnics : Traditional

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  • Half (Serves: 4-6) Prepared Half Picnic Ham Packaged Half
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Half

Product Description
Cook's Smoked Pork Shoulder Picnics are now fully cooked! This means they may be eaten cold or heated. The smoked picnic only needs to be heated through if serving warm, please note the NEW instructions listed below.

Cook's Pork Shoulder Picnic is the cut of meat taken from the front leg of a pig. Since a 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.

Ingredients
CURED WITH: Water, Dextrose, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Nitrite.

HEATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cook’s Bone-In Smoked Picnics are fully cooked and may be served cold or heated as directed below.


Thawing
If frozen, thaw in refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.

To Boil
Remove all packaging materials (including clear “button” on bone of picnic.) Place picnic in large stockpot; cover with water. Bring water to boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and simmer 1½ to 2 hours until heated through.

To Heat
Remove all packaging materials (including clear “button” on bone of picnic.) Place picnic on rack in shallow roasting pan (FLAT/FACE SIDE DOWN). Add 1 cup water to pan and cover tightly. Heat for approximately 20 to 25 minutes per pound at 325°F until product is heated through.
Glazing Picnic
If you intend to glaze your picnic, remove picnic from the oven 1/2 hour before end of heating time. Prepare your favorite glaze and apply evenly over the surface of the warm picnic. Heat glazed picnic, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes.

Slow Cooker
Remove all packaging materials (including clear “button” on bone of picnic.) Place picnic in 3 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker; add 1 cup water, apple cider or orange juice to pot. Cover and heat on Low 6 to 7 hours (High: 3 – 4 hours).