Rusty James
TVWBB Emerald Member
I'm talking about pork shoulder brands.
Smithfield is popular around here, but some stores sell butts packaged by Swift Premium, and another sells butts packaged by Hormel.
I mainly smoke Smithfield butts, but last week, I smoked a Swift butt for a father's day gift, and it was killer good. Haven't tried a Hormel butt yet.
Truth be told, a lot of folks (including Chris Kimball) like Smithfield products, but, to me, I've never really cared for their bacon (except Gawltney), deli products, smoked hams, etc. Their stuff is OK, but maybe not the best?
Just my 2 cents.
EDIT: If you're ever in the area, you must try this brand. They don't sell fresh pork, but they excel at pork products...
https://neesesausage.com/
Smithfield is popular around here, but some stores sell butts packaged by Swift Premium, and another sells butts packaged by Hormel.
I mainly smoke Smithfield butts, but last week, I smoked a Swift butt for a father's day gift, and it was killer good. Haven't tried a Hormel butt yet.
Truth be told, a lot of folks (including Chris Kimball) like Smithfield products, but, to me, I've never really cared for their bacon (except Gawltney), deli products, smoked hams, etc. Their stuff is OK, but maybe not the best?
Just my 2 cents.
EDIT: If you're ever in the area, you must try this brand. They don't sell fresh pork, but they excel at pork products...
https://neesesausage.com/
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