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Make room for lamb, different types of pork at the Easter table

 
Pork Shoulder Pot Roast Stuffed with Garlic, Greens and Walnuts lends itself to braising. Amother plus: It’s reasonably priced.
Pork Shoulder Pot Roast Stuffed with Garlic, Greens and Walnuts lends itself to braising. Amother plus: It’s reasonably priced.
Published March 30, 2015

What says Christmas dinner more than a big hunk of ham on the dinner table, spiraled and glistening with a sweet glaze? And Thanksgiving? Turkey is, of course, the star of the show, but I don't recall a T-Day dinner without ham on the table as well. On Easter Sunday, ham is once again a fixture. • But as the weather softens in the spring and we look to celebrate around the table, some of you might crave something new. You might be feeling, well, antiham. After all, there are other cuts of meat we can serve as the main attraction. And they can be much more affordable while still feeding a crowd. I'm suggesting different types of pork that allow you to get creative along with a lamb shoulder, also so flavorful. • I bet you won't miss the ham!

Ileana Morales Valentine writes the In Our Kitchen column for the Taste section, and she lives in St. Petersburg with her husband. Follow her blog, alittlesaffron.com. Say hello at alittlesaffron@gmail.com.