Pork Butt Roast
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Pork Butt Butcher Guide
Pork butt is a cut of meat from the shoulder of the pig. It is also known as pork shoulder, Boston butt, or Boston roast. The pork butt is one of the most common cuts used for pulled pork. The meat is flavorful and moist. The average 4 oz serving of pork butt has about 220 calories, 27 grams of protein, and 14 grams of fat.
Pork Butt Cooking Guide
The pork butt is a versatile cut of meat that can be slow cooked in the oven or in a crock pot. It can also be used in a variety of recipes including pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ, and more!
| Method | Cooking Temp | Cook Time | Safe Temp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake | 250°F | 4 - 8 hrs | 190°F |
| Smoke | 225°F | 15 - 20 hrs | 195°F |
| Slow Cooker | Low | 8 hrs | 190°F |
Note: The above guidelines are only guardrails. Average time depends on size/amount of meat. To achieve perfectly cooked Pork Butt, check internal temperature regularly within above time frames.
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Pork Butt Roast FAQ
Pork butt and pork shoulder both come from the shoulder of the pig; the difference is pork butt is higher on the foreleg. Both are fatty cuts and benefit from long, slow cooking methods.
Roasting a 6-pound pork butt at 350 °F on average takes about four and a half hours or about 45 minutes per pound.
