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Let's be clear: pork butt is not from the back of a pig .

It is actually part of the shoulder, but not the shoulder. Are you confused? Let me explain:

Pork loin and pork shoulder are often confused and misleading cuts of meat.

Both come from the pork shoulder, but the pork end is higher in the front , while the pork shoulder is longer. Both are relatively tough and fatty cuts , and the ideal way is to cook them slowly.