{"product_id":"mangalitsa-picnic-roast","title":"Mangalitsa Picnic Roast","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMangalitsa Picnic Roast — Heritage Shoulder Cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Mangalitsa Picnic Roast comes from the lower shoulder of our pasture-raised, slow-grown hogs and is cut with the shank removed and the skin off, leaving a clean, cook-ready roast capped with beautiful Mangalitsa fat.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIf you’ve been to First Monday Trade Days in Canton and enjoyed a Honey Pot Farmstead pulled pork sandwich, you’ve already tasted this cut — this is the roast we use.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe finish our Mangalitsa hogs to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16–18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, with average hanging weights near \u003cstrong\u003e300–350 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e. That extra time on pasture builds muscle, marbling, and a rich fat cap that keeps this roast moist and flavorful through long cooks.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Three Pillars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Mangalitsa (heritage lard breed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow We Raise Them:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture-raised and slow-grown — never rushed, never confined\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Feed Them:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, intentional feed — no antibiotics, no hormones, no shortcuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMore structured than a Boston butt, but designed for low-and-slow cooking. After a long cook, it pulls cleanly into tender strands or slices thick for hearty plates.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeep, rich, and unapologetically pork-forward. Mangalitsa marbling and the retained fat cap deliver a clean, buttery finish and serious flavor that stands up to smoke, rubs, and bold seasonings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoked Pulled Pork:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same roast we use for our Canton pulled pork sandwiches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted with SPG-A \u0026amp; Vegetables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry brine with SPG-A, surround with root vegetables, and slow roast for a classic farmstead dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraising \u0026amp; Carnitas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for shredding into tacos, stews, and richly sauced dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCook low and slow to fully break down collagen and gently render fat for maximum tenderness and flavor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePulled pork sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarnitas and tacos\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted family meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBackyard BBQ spreads and gatherings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis roast is a signature Honey Pot Farmstead cut — forgiving to cook, full of character, and built to feed a crowd.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCut Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removed and sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removed (skin-off)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone-in with fat cap retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6–9.75 lb (natural variation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Honey Pot Farmstead TX","offers":[{"title":"Petit Cut","offer_id":52007918240038,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Cut","offer_id":52007918272806,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Farmstead Cut","offer_id":52007918305574,"sku":null,"price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/9288\/7334\/files\/Picnic_roast.png?v=1769629591","url":"https:\/\/www.honeypotfarmstead.com\/products\/mangalitsa-picnic-roast","provider":"Honey Pot Farmstead TX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}