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Pork Butt Roast
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Pork Butt Butcher Guide

Pork butt is a cut of meat from the shoulder of the pig. It is also known as pork shoulder, Boston butt, or Boston roast. The pork butt is one of the most common cuts used for pulled pork. The meat is flavorful and moist. The average 4 oz serving of pork butt has about 220 calories, 27 grams of protein, and 14 grams of fat.

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Pork Butt Cooking Guide

The pork butt is a versatile cut of meat that can be slow cooked in the oven or in a crock pot. It can also be used in a variety of recipes including pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ, and more!

Method Cooking Temp Cook Time Safe Temp
Bake 250°F 4 - 8 hrs 190°F
Smoke 225°F 15 - 20 hrs 195°F
Slow Cooker Low 8 hrs 190°F

Note: The above guidelines are only guardrails. Average time depends on size/amount of meat. To achieve perfectly cooked Pork Butt, check internal temperature regularly within above time frames.