Sqwertz wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:44:54 -0400, Jean B. wrote:
>
>> [snip]
>> From: Military Meat and Dairy Hygiene prepared under the
>> direction of the surgeon general of the United States Army.
>> United States Surgeon-General's Office, Horace S. Eakins.
>> Williams & Wilkins, 1924, pp. 209-210.
>>
>> "A Boston butt is the lean portion of the shoulder plus some of
>> the fat, after the clear plate is removed. It is about two-thirds
>> lean and one-third fat, and also contains a portion of the scapula."
>
> Note that pigs had much more fat back then. Just a minor point. The
> shoulder still contains a good portion of fat. The fat content of the
> shoulder didn't shrink as much proportionate to the rib and loin.
>
> -sw

I wasn't thinking that as I was responding, but YES. I can't wait
until I can get good old-fashioned pork at a local farm near here.
Luckily, not too many people know about this little place. That
pork goes FAST!

--
Jean B.