Meat · raw

Pork shoulder

Also called pork butt, Boston butt, pork shoulder joint

Well-marbled, hard-working cut that becomes tender with slow cooking; for pulled pork, carnitas, char siu and stews.

Gluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T1 · Great swapPork collar
  • T2 · GoodPork belly

    Much fattier; shorten cooking and skim.

  • T2 · GoodPork leg

    Leaner; can dry out in slow roasts, so baste.

  • T3 · In a pinchBeef chuck

    Beef: braises the same way, but a different flavour.

  • T3 · In a pinchLamb shoulder

    Lamb flavour; slow-roasts the same way.

Cook with Pork shoulder