Meat & Poultry · per 100g
A versatile, marbled cut known for its rich fat content and connective tissue that transforms into a tender, succulent texture during slow cooking, pork shoulder serves as a dense source of complete animal protein.
Pantothenic acid, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Pantothenic acid, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Niacin, Zinc
Choline
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Despite being from the front of the pig, the upper part of the pork shoulder is commonly called the 'Boston butt' because it was historically packed into specialty barrels known as butts for storage and transport.
Standout nutrients
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Pantothenic acid
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
Pork generally has a lower carbon footprint than beef or lamb but higher than poultry or plant proteins.
Storage
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Keep in the coldest part of the fridge in original packaging.
Freeze
6–12 months
Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.
Flavour
Harmonized from 2 validated sources
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