Boston butt

Boston butt , or pork butt , is the American name for a cut of pork that comes from the upper part of the shoulder from the front leg and may contain the blade bone. Boston butt is the most common cut used for pulled pork, a staple of barbecue in the southern United States. A Boston butt , contrary to the way the name sounds, is actually a pork shoulder cut. This easy, no frills pork shoulder recipe is made with only a few additional ingredients, including your favorite homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce. And thought it came out pretty well.

As with all my recipes, please adjust the seasonings according to your tastes.

I’m sure Patriots fans will appreciate it since this pork roast gets its’ name from the New England region. This muscle isn’t used as much by the pig as the picnic shoulder—we’ll get to that—so the meat is less tough and sinewy. Preheat smoker to 225° to 250°. Sprinkle soaked mesquite chips over coals.

Hours ( Pictures ) discussion from the Chowhound Home Cooking, Roasting food community. These pork butt recipes are sure to be showstoppers. Whether used for pulled pork sandwiches or enchiladas, pork butt is a Food Network favorite.

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But so good without the fuss, I have repeated this many times. The lemon and herbs flavor the meat while the low temperature makes for a succulent and tender pork dish. It’s roasted low and slow until falling apart tender.

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Last year I was searching for the best way to roast prime rib when I found this on Serious Eats. A good smoked pork butt can be used for proper BBQ pulled pork, or you can simply slice or chop it. Chowhound Home Cooking, Pork food community. It takes some time but it is the best BBQ I've ever had!

Updated with expanded text and discussion along with updated photos. I love pulled pork, but most of us do. Boston Butt - This particular recipe is for a 4Lb.

I have done fake pulled pork with other cuts of pork, but pork butt (AKA pork shoulder) is the “right” cut. It’s easy to do and is the ultimate make-ahead meal. Our recipe makes pulled pork that’s tender, full of flavor, and juicy. It’s delicious served alone or add a bit of your favorite barbecue sauce.

The slow cooker shines in this recipe.

This cut is the upper shoulder portion. It is sometimes labeled as a pork shoulder. Choose a Roast From Anywhere. One of the reasons pork is so versatile is that you can pick a roast from almost anywhere on the animal.

The tenderest are pork roasts cut from the loin, with or without the ribs attache but the sirloin, hind leg and shoulder all make fine roasts, as well. Pre-heat REC TEC grill to 225°F. Combine molasses and mustard and coat your Boston butt. Cook at 225°F for 7-hours until the meat reaches 165°F, then wrap tightly in layers of foil.

If you’re just starting out in your barbecue career, Boston butt is one of the best choices you can make for an impressive cut of meat that tastes amazing and is easy to manage on the grill.