Boston butt or pork butt is actually cut from the top portion of the shoulder; it doesn't come from the back end of the hog at all. It's name dates back to colonial times - butchers packed the cut into "butt" barrels for transport.
Pork butt is fairly inexpensive and deliciously marbled; it's best cooked low and slow, so braising, stewing, and barbecuing are your best bets. Try it for pulled pork sandwiches for your next summer cookout.
Mmm...tasty!
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