Making sausages from scratch is more than worth it when they come out like these. Juicy pork shoulder pairs perfectly with the sweetness of brown sugar and a healthy hit of bourbon. Take it to the next level by smoking these sausages with bourbon barrel oak. About the cut: Pork shoulder is a triangular cut of meat from just above the front leg of a pig's forelimb. The cut is similar to pork butt, but typically retains its shape and moisture better. This recipe was created by our partner Joe Lapp who made the dish on our Highland Offset Smoker, but you can make it on your grill or smoker.