Why We Call It Pork Butt When It Actually Comes From The Shoulder - Tasting Table
Briefly

Pork butt, or Boston butt, is actually from the top part of the shoulder and is prized for its rich fat content that leads to flavorful dishes.
The term 'pork butt' originates from the 18th and 19th centuries when butchers stored certain cuts of meat in barrels called 'butts,' making the naming quite historical.
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