Maybe it's my upbringing in the south, but I've always known that a "picnic" is a type of ham------but didn't know the specifics until Ted asked this question. I've noticed the sign in the window referring to the "picnics" for 40 years....but never gave it a second thought. Thanks for bringing this up, Ted! Here is more detailed explanation as to what a picnic "ham" is......and I'm sure many members on the list will also answer Ted's question.
"Not really a true ham (which comes from the pig's back leg), the picnic ham is taken from the upper part of the foreleg and includes a portion of the shoulder. This cut is also more accurately referred to as the picnic shoulder or pork shoulder. The picnic ham is smoked, which gives it a very hamlike flavor. It often has the bone removed. Though it's slightly tougher (requiring longer cooking) and has more waste because of the bone structure, picnic ham is a good, inexpensive substitute for regular ham." Ken _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
