Pork butt and pork shoulder are both cuts that come from a pig's shoulder area. They aren't identical; both have some key differences. Here's when to use both.

The pork shoulder is large and typically separated into two cuts: the butt and the shoulder. These are also known as "blade roast" and "arm roast," respectively, or as "Boston butt" and "picnic ...

pork butt or just butt, and the lower portion, called the picnic shoulder, blade roast or picnic roast. They all can be labeled pork shoulder and they all work in this recipe.

pork butt or just butt, and the lower portion, called the picnic shoulder, blade roast or picnic roast. They all can be labeled pork shoulder and they all work in this recipe. This story was ...

There are lots of chain restaurants out there that offer pulled pork sandwiches, so we decided to rank them from worst to ...

This miso-marinated pork will stay juicy ... with the size designation “butt.” The lower part is (more obviously) labeled shoulder, shoulder roast, picnic shoulder or blade roast.

“Pop Pop’s Recipe Since 1930” hits all the marks: sweet ribbons of juicy roasted pork butt, sharp Provolone ... utterly delicious. Outdoor picnic table seating is limited during the warmer ...