Boston Butt????

[Foccaciaman]

What specifically is a Boston Butt?

Is it a specific cut of meat other than other butts?

Or is it like a Virginia Ham?

Don't wanna ask my butcher for one and sound like a moron.
I believe they treat you with more respect and give you better cuts if you seem to have some previous knowledge.

Bingo

[Steve]

The shoulder butt is generated from the upper portion of the pork whole shoulder. The shoulder butt will typically have all neck bones, associated cartilage and skin removed while a small portion of the blade bone will remain.

[Foccaciaman]

Sorry should have been more specific.

What does the "Boston" part refer to?

Bingo

[JameZ]

Good question...I always thought that the whole pork shoulder had two parts...the top half "Boston" & the bottom half "Picnic"
But I don't know what they actually refer to?

Keep on Smokin'

JameZ

[Foccaciaman]

OK now I got it the top is the Boston.

Bingo