pulling and slicing

[kmitch007]

Can anyone give me some advice about which piece of pork is better for pulling and which is better for slicing. I will be smoking a picnic and a butt but i don't know which is best for pulling or slicing or does it make a difference.

 

[flyboys]

Hey Kmitch, both cuts are from the shoulder of the pig.  The butt is more marbled with fat, so it is better for pulling.  I would say the picnic would be better for slicing.  Both are great tasting roasts though!

 

[kmitch007]

Thank you flyboys for that information. I hope to have some pics of my pork butt and picnic if I have a sucessful smoke. Still a newbie trying out different things.

 

[ats32]

Both of those cuts are good for both pulling and slicing...it just depends on how long you cook them!

 

[sqwib]

I would debone the butt and use that for slicing, I thing it may be easier to slice due to the shape.

I find that I get a better pulled product from the Picnics, That's why I usually mix butts and picnics for pulling.

 

[ericparkr]

The best cut to use for pulled pork is the whole pork shoulder.

 

[boykjo]

 
I would debone the butt and use that for slicing, I thing it may be easier to slice due to the shape.

I find that I get a better pulled product from the Picnics, That's why I usually mix butts and picnics for pulling.

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