What Cut of Meat Does Pulled Pork Come From?
The Best Meat to make Pulled Pork
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Today's question is "What Cut of Meat Does Pulled Pork Come From??"
You will need the right cut of meat to achieve the juiciest, most delicious pulled pork dish. The most commonly used cut of meat for pulled pork is Scotch (neck) or Boston butt. In my opinion, the best cut of meat for pulled pork in a charcoal smoker is the Boston Butt. Boston Butt is a term commonly used for the front shoulder of the pig. It is the cut of pork that comes from the upper part of the shoulder and for the best results, should contain the blade bone.
You can also use scotch which is essentially the neck of the pig. This cut of meat is slightly fattier that when rendered down will yield a great result as well. You can refer to the diagram below for a detailed illustration of pork cuts. Hope this information will help you.
You can also check our Memphis Style Smoked Pulled Pork recipe.
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