This impressive piece of meat is a cut from the neck and shoulder of the pig with the shoulder blade still in. In America, the Boston butt is very popular as a base for tender and flavorful pulled pork. It is high time to bring this cut to the attention of people in the Netherlands and Belgium. You can best cook the Boston butt slowly on, for example, a barbecue at a low temperature or under oil in a slow-cook oven at 90°C. Depending on the size of the meat, the cooking time is 12 to 16 hours. The optimal core temperature of the meat is 88°C.