Tyson Fresh Meats Foodservice Boston butt

Boston Butt

With lots of fat and marbling, Boston butt is better suited for barbecue smoking and other low, slow cooking methods. Use Boston butt when you want a rich, porky flavor in dishes such as pulled pork, carnitas or stew.

Primal

Shoulder

Flavor

Rich, meaty, flavorful

Tenderness

Moderately tender

Lean/Fat

Very well-marbled

Cooking Method

Smoking

Braising

Roasting

Stewing

Shredding

Ground

What makes this
cut distinct?

Contains lots of fat and marbling. Typically sold with fat cap intact.

What makes this cut a
good menu option?

Proper cooking methods yield fall-apart-tender meat.

Why is this cut a good
business decision?

Popular for barbecue but can also be roasted and made into ground pork or sausages.

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