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Smoked low and slow and trimmed to perfection, it’s got all the bone-in heft, deep flavor, and old-school richness you need for \u003cstrong\u003ereal pulled pork, roast-style meals, or serious Sunday spreads\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eUnder the \u003cstrong\u003eHoosier Pride\u003c\/strong\u003e name, this cut carries more than flavor—it carries heritage. Every bite brings balanced seasoning and true smokehouse character, sealed and frozen to lock it in until you’re ready to bring the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e7 lb average, bone-in smoked pork shoulder picnic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally smoked and slow-finished for depth of flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSmoked - ready to cook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVacuum-sealed and frozen to preserve freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBranded under Hoosier Pride – a mark of Indiana meatcraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoldly smoked. 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