Butt Roast
It’s time to elevate your BBQ game with our Boston Butt. Contrary to its name, this cut comes from the front shoulder of the hog. Our Boston Butt provides incredible marbling and rich coloring that will give your BBQ pork next-level moisture and flavor.
The Boston Butt is best prepared braised, smoked, or roasted.
*Please note: This is an average weight range and the final weight may fall outside this estimate. At this time, we can’t do any substitutions. Availability is subject to our stock on hand.
Our Pork
Our pigs are a Berkshire heritage breed pork. They are raised here in Akron, CO on a diet of fresh pasture grasses, grains, and seasonal produce. Pigs only have a single stomach like humans and cannot survive on grass alone. They can eat it, of course. It is not toxic to them. However, they cannot extract the proteins from the grass due to the high fiber content. This is why we supplement with grains. Our pigs live on sheltered pastures with access to sunshine, fresh water, and a constant supply of fresh greens.
What Is Berkshire Pork and Why The Hype?
The Japanese name, Kurobuta, means “black pig.” Many of you have probably heard of Wagyu beef, which also hails from Japan. Well, Kurobuta is the Wagyu of the pork industry. In the 1800s, Berkshire hogs were given to the Emperor of Japan as a gesture of goodwill. They were so well received that Japan has had a culinary love affair with Berkshire pork to this day.
USDA Pork Cooking Guidelines
Cook all raw pork steaks, chops, and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F (62.8 °C) as measured with a food thermometer before removing meat from the heat source. For safety and quality, allow meat to rest for at least three minutes before carving or consuming.