Meat · Food pairing guide
What goes with Pork Shoulder?
Pork shoulder contains several working muscles separated by connective tissue and seams of fat. Those muscles do not soften at exactly the same rate, so joint size and trimming affect the finish. Skin, when retained, needs separate attention from the moist meat beneath it.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Pork Shoulder?
Balance the shoulder’s sustained richness with tart apple, mustard or cabbage that retains a clear vegetable character. Onion and garlic can build a savoury cooking liquor. Decide whether an accompaniment should soak up the juices or offer a drier contrast, and remove surplus rendered fat before assembling the plate.
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