Rub 2 rounded tablespoons kosher salt all over a 3- to 5-pound beef chuck roast or boneless pork shoulder. Truss the meat by tying twine around its width in 1-inch intervals. If desired ...

Anything labeled "chuck" comes from the cow's shoulder ... roast is labeled as blade roast, 7-bone roast or arm roast. If you ...

There is no grander centerpiece for a holiday feast than a majestic roast. Choose beef, bison ... roasted and braised preparations such as lamb shoulder and slow-cooked pork (see recipes, below).