You Think You Know Butts, But You Don't!
What is a Pork Butt? Pork butt may sound like an odd name for a cut of meat, but it is actually one of the most versatile and flavorful cuts of pork. Despite its name, pork butt does not actually come from the hindquarters of a pig, but from the shoulder area. So why is this cut so popular and how did this cut of meat end up with such a confusing name? The term "pork butt" originated in colonial New England, where butchers would pack cuts of pork into barrels, known as "butts," for storage and transport. The shoulder cut was often packed into these barrels, and the term "pork butt" became associated with this particular cut. Over time,...