Around here, this is the time of year that pork picnics (the lower part of the shoulder) go on sale, primarily for tamales. Most supermarkets will have a display case with picnics, cushion roasts, masa, manteca (lard), corn husks, dried chiles, etc. I picked up one yesterday that I will cook in my pit over the weekend. Usually I just give it some salt and pepper and slow smoke it for pulled pork sandwiches. But I'm going to try something new. Stay tuned.
