Porchetta, a venerable Italian rolled pork roast that was traditionally prepared for feasts and celebrations, has become the darling of chefs and home cooks.

pork butt. These cuts are found in a pig's shoulder, and they deliver rich flavor. "It has great marbling," says the chef, ...

Choose neat cuts with a fine-grained texture. Although pork is a lean meat, there may be a slight marbling of fat (especially in traditional breeds) that should be firm and white. Avoid any meat ...