That old timer who told me I was ruining pork shoulder

Been working at a shop in Portland for 3 years now. Last month this guy in his 70s comes in, watches me trim a shoulder for like 10 minutes, then just says 'you're cutting away all the good fat kid.' I thought I knew what I was doing but he showed me how leaving that fat cap on gives you way better pulled pork. Ever since I tried it his way I haven't looked back. Anyone else have a customer who called you out and turned out to be right?

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tessalane12d ago

Honestly yeah, an old guy told me to salt my brisket the night before. Game changer.

zarag1712d ago

Yeah the 'cutting away all the good fat' line hits hard. Had a similar thing with an older guy at my spot telling me I was overworking my dough for pizza. Tried it his way and now I get way better crust.

angelamurphy12d ago

Nah I gotta disagree honestly, trimming some of that fat cap off lets you get a better bark all around. More surface area for the rub to hit.