Question: are pork shoulder and boston butt the same?
Answer: PORK SHOULDER, or PORK BUTT Starting from the front of the pig: Pork shoulder (also called pork butt or “Boston butt” ) is generally sold as a 5 to 10 pound boneless roast at the grocery store. ... It's a relatively tough cut, well layered with fat, and is good for braising, slow and low roasting or barbecue.