Because I wasn't clear on this I thought I would share. I'm sure most of you already know this and that neither cut has anything to do with a pig's butt.
"Both come from the shoulder of the pig, but pork butt is higher on the foreleg, while pork shoulder is farther down."
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When to Use Pork Butt
Since pork butt has more fat marbling throughout the meat and a more uniform shape, it’s the best cut for stewing and braising as well as for making fall-apart-tender pulled pork for a barbecue or for tacos. If a recipe calls for a choice between pork shoulder and pork butt, we highly recommend choosing pork butt. When to Use Pork Shoulder
Pork shoulder is our cut of choice when making a pork roast that calls for crackling-crisp skin (such as our Cuban-Style Oven-Roasted Pork), since the cut is sold with the skin on.
"Both come from the shoulder of the pig, but pork butt is higher on the foreleg, while pork shoulder is farther down."
​​​​​​​
When to Use Pork Butt
Since pork butt has more fat marbling throughout the meat and a more uniform shape, it’s the best cut for stewing and braising as well as for making fall-apart-tender pulled pork for a barbecue or for tacos. If a recipe calls for a choice between pork shoulder and pork butt, we highly recommend choosing pork butt. When to Use Pork Shoulder
Pork shoulder is our cut of choice when making a pork roast that calls for crackling-crisp skin (such as our Cuban-Style Oven-Roasted Pork), since the cut is sold with the skin on.
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