.rf-highlight-box { background-color: #f6f8f2; border: 2px solid #6b7a40; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 25px 0; text-align: left; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); } .rf-highlight-heading { color: #6b7a40; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; text-align: center; } .rf-highlight-text { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; } Best Cut for Pulled Pork Boston pork butt is the classic, go-to cut for pulled pork. It’s forgiving, hard to overcook, and ideal for slow cookers, ovens, or smokers. One roast typically provides multiple meals and freezes well after cooking. .rf-header { font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: #4A5A2C; text-align: center; margin: 40px 0 10px 0; letter-spacing: 1px; } .rf-header-line { width: 80px; height: 2px; background-color: #4A5A2C; margin: 0 auto 25px auto; } .rf-section { font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.55; color: #333; margin: 0 0 25px 0; } .rf-list ul { margin: 10px 0 15px 20px; } .rf-list li { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 17px; } .rf-subheader { font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: #4A5A2C; margin: 35px 0 10px 0; } Boston Pork Butt, The Gold Standard for Pulled Pork The Boston pork butt from Prairie Farmstead is cut from the upper shoulder and is widely considered the best cut of pork for pulled pork. Richly marbled and deeply flavorful, this roast shines when cooked low and slow. Despite the name, this cut has nothing to do with the rear of the animal. Instead, it’s a hardworking muscle with just the right balance of fat and meat — which makes it forgiving, flavorful, and hard to mess up. Cut: Upper shoulder (Boston butt) Best for: pulled pork, carnitas, slow roasts Cooking methods: slow cooker, oven, smoker Flavor: rich, savory, and deeply satisfying Great for leftovers: one roast, multiple meals Why This Cut Is So Popular with Cooks Forgiving: Long cooking times make it more tender, not less. Versatile: Use for pulled pork, tacos, bowls, sandwiches, or freezer meals. Great value: A practical way to feed a family (and have leftovers). Consistent results: A reliable roast for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Why Choose Prairie Farmstead Pork Heritage breed pigs: Berkshire, Red Wattle, and Tamworth Pasture-raised: Pigs live outdoors with room to roam Feed: Non-GMO, corn-free, and soy-free Regeneratively raised: Focused on soil health and animal welfare How to Cook a Boston Pork Butt Season simply with salt and spices, then cook low and slow until fork-tender. This cut is ideal for overnight slow cooking, weekend smoking, or hands-off oven roasting. Once cooked, shred and enjoy right away — or portion and freeze for easy future meals. About Prairie Farmstead Prairie Farmstead is operated by Chuck Trowbridge, who raises heritage breed pigs on pasture using regenerative practices that prioritize animal welfare, soil health, and long-term sustainability. This Boston butt reflects that care — honest food, raised well, meant to nourish families over more than one meal. Learn More About Prairie Farmstead
