How Long Does It Take to Cook an 8 Pound Pork Butt? A Detailed Guide to Low and Slow Pork Perfection

Pork butt, also known as Boston butt or Boston shoulder, is a versatile and flavorful cut of pork that comes from the upper shoulder of the pig With its generous marbling of fat and collagen-rich connective tissue, pork butt transforms into succulent, fall-apart tender meat when cooked low and slow. But exactly how long does … Read more

Religious Dietary Restrictions on Pork and Shellfish Consumption

For various cultural, symbolic and spiritual reasons many religions impose dietary rules and restrictions including prohibitions on consuming certain types of meat. Two of the most commonly restricted foods across several major religions are pork and shellfish. This article will provide an overview of various faiths that traditionally avoid pork and shellfish, and explore some … Read more