Pork Ss Smoker Trim Picnic 1 Pc Vac
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §405In simple termsThe bone-in skin-on pork picnic, the lower (arm) portion of the shoulder with the butt cut off. Also called the 'picnic shoulder', sold heavy into smoked picnic ham programs and pulled-pork foodservice.
Prepared from Item 403. The butt is removed by a straight cut, dorsal to the shoulder joint, at an approximate right angle with the belly side. The jowl is removed by a straight cut approximately parallel with the belly side, not more than 1.0 inch anterior from the half-moon muscle (M. pectorales profundus). Fat and skin beveled to meet the lean on the dorsal edge.
- Max external fat
- 1"
- Removed
- butt, jowl
- Primal
- Picnic
| PSO 1 | All skin removed | trade: Skin off |
| PSO 2 | Shank removed at/above elbow | trade: Shankless |
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Price (¢/lb) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 118.64¢/lb |
| 2026-06-25 | 120.29¢/lb |
| 2026-06-24 | 117.70¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 116.20¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 116.11¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 115.85¢/lb |
| 2026-06-18 | 119.98¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 114.99¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 113.54¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 110.26¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 118.86¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 118.87¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 115.64¢/lb |
| 2026-06-08 | 109.80¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of pork ss smoker trim picnic 1 pc vac?
$1.19/lb as of 2026-06-26, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's up 2.5% week over week.
Where has ss smoker trim picnic 1 pc vac traded recently?
Down 10.1% over the last six months. Offer side has been in control.
How is pork ss smoker trim picnic 1 pc vac priced?
Wholesale pork ss smoker trim picnic 1 pc vac is priced FOB plant in cents per pound and reported daily by USDA AMS as part of the National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout, Negotiated Sales (LM_PK602) report. Prices reflect weighted-average negotiated trades for delivery within 0-21 days.
What is IMPS 405?
IMPS 405 is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Pork Shoulder, Picnic (smoker-trim spec). It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
The lower portion of the pork shoulder, including the foreleg. Tougher than the Boston butt with more skin. Used for cured shoulder hams, carnitas, and braises. Bone-in: smoker trim keeps the arm bone in for the cure and smoke.
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