Tried a new way to break down a hog shoulder after talking to a guy at the Des Moines meat show.

He said to leave the skin on during the initial split, said it keeps the meat tighter. I tried it on six shoulders last week. The yield was better, but the clean up took longer. Anyone else try this method?

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3 Comments

tylermason1mo ago

Why would you want to keep the skin on?

adam_thomas20d ago

@tylermason I get why you'd ask that. But man, my buddy Dave left the skin on some potatoes for a party dip and everyone was raving about the little crispy bits. He said it was way easier too, didn't have to mess with a peeler or anything. @lisa671 I'm with you on the lazy train, that's basically what Dave was going for.

lisa6711mo ago

@tylermason I'm too lazy to peel it, that's why!