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Because it was originally made in Boston. A true Boston Butt (Pork Shoulder) is usually made in Boston.
Actually the name originated in the other regions outside of Boston pre-revolution. The less expensive cuts of pork were often packed and stored in "butts" (commonly known as casks or barrels). The way the shoulder was cut and packed in Boston led to the name. Today the name refers to the cut of meat (front shoulder) not how it is cured or prepared.
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∙ 15y agoA whole pork shoulder is cut into two pieces for processing (slicing) in a meat market. The end that has the "arm" is called a "picnic ham", or just "picnic", and the shoulder blade part is called a "Boston butt". I know this doesn't answer the question as to why the pieces are called like that, but I just thought I'd pass along the information.
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∙ 12y agoA pork shoulder is called a "Boston Butt" because they are originally made in Boston. A real Boston butt is usually made in Boston. Just remember: They are NOT real butts. I thought they cut people from Bostons' butts off and ate them!! :)
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What is another word for pork shoulder?
The top part of a pork shoulder is called a Boston butt while the lower part is known as a picnic.
What is a four letter word for pork shoulder other than loin or butt?
pork LOIN ------ The loin is actually between the shoulder and the leg. In the old days, though, a particular cut of pork shoulder used to be called, I kid you not, "Boston Butt" or just "Butt" for short. I would say Butt... the loin is where pork chops come from and runs down the back bone from the ham which is the back leg of a pig to the shoulder... cut the shoulder off and cut the hams off then remove the ribs and you have a pork loin. A four letter word using letters from companies is spam.
What is a Boston butt of pork called in french?
Le bout de Boston de porc.
How did the Boston butt get it's name?
In pre-revolutionary New England and into the Revolutionary War, some pork cuts (not those highly valued, or "high on the hog," like loin and ham) were packed into casks or barrels (also known as "butts") for storage and shipment. The way the hog shoulder was cut in the Boston area became known in other regions as "Boston Butt." This name stuck and today, "Boston Butt" is called that almost everywhere in the US,… except in Boston. This answer comes from the experts at the National Pork Board.
What is Boston butt used for?
In pre-revolutionary New England and into the Revolutionary War, some pork cuts (not those highly valued, or "high on the hog," like loin and ham) were packed into casks or barrels (also known as "butts") for storage and shipment. The way the hog shoulder was cut in the Boston area became known in other regions as "Boston Butt." This name stuck and today, "Boston Butt" is called that almost everywhere in the US,… except in Boston. This answer comes from the experts at the National Pork Board. George W. Royal Smoked "Boston Butt" expert Chef
Is a pig's rear pork?
Pig is pork. The butt is the ham, the shoulder is the butt and the bacon, I think, is either is side or the back. Then their are the ribs. Neck meat and left over meat is turned into ground pork or sausages.
Is a pigs butt pork?
Pork butt, comes from a crossbreed of a goat, and a pig. Once the Goig starts butting into other pigs or goats, they harvest its butt, and what it uses to butt. therefore using both to make the ultimate pork butt.
What are the meats that are made from pigs and where are they from a pig?
Most common pork cuts: Ham is from the hind leg; Picnic is from the front leg; Boston butt, shouder roast. and shoulder steak come from the front shoulder; pork chops (all cuts) come from the pork loin; spare ribs come from the side; sausage is made from different parts, usually pieces of meat left over from the prime cuts.
What is the best cut of meet for a pork roast?
Typically I use a boneless pork loin. If I'm making a pulled pork dish I use a butt roast aka shoulder roast.
What is pork calas?
"One of the secrets of Mexican cuisine is shredded long-cooked pork shoulder (also called pork butt, and sometimes labeled pernil or calas). Moist and flavorful, it becomes the filling for many a Mexican specialty, from tacos and burritos to these deep-fried chimichangas. "Basically love, it's the shoulder of the pig...slow roasted it is very very tasty!
What kind of spices are commonly used in pork tamales?
Pork also know as pig in Latin "suilla". It is the shoulder piece or the butt piece of the pork that this dish is made of. This dish truly sound delisious
Is a smoked pork shoulder the same as ham or roast pork?
NO, ham is from the leg, POrk SHoulder is not the same cut at all. and roast pork does not tell me where from the pig, just that is is pig.
