Boston Butt Livar

The Boston Butt from Livar is a true treat for fans of juicy and flavorful pork. This popular cut, sourced from the Limburg monastery pig, is renowned for its rich marbling and deep flavor. It's perfect for low & slow cooking, such as pulled pork or slow roasted dishes. Thanks to its generous fat content, the meat almost melts apart during cooking, creating a buttery soft texture and intense aroma. Whether you throw it on the barbecue, roast it in the oven, or let it slowly smoke, the Boston Butt from Livar guarantees an impressive centerpiece for your meal.

What is a Boston Butt?

Despite the name, the Boston Butt doesn't come from the rear of the pig, but from the shoulder section. It’s a large cut from the upper shoulder, including part of the shoulder blade. This relatively coarse, but juicy piece of meat is packed with intramuscular fat and connective tissue, perfect for slow cooking. During a low, slow preparation, the collagen fibers break down, causing the meat to fall apart and develop a tender, silky texture. This cut has been a staple in American BBQ for centuries, most famously as the base for authentic pulled pork. The term "Butt" actually refers to the wooden barrels, or "butts", in which the meat was historically stored and shipped from Boston.

Limburg Monastery Pig, Livar

The Boston Butt at The Butchery comes from the Livar pig, also known as the Limburg monastery pig. These pigs are raised at Lilbosch Abbey in the town of Echt, where monks care for them, and they’re free to root around in the monastery gardens. Their feed consists of freshly grown Limburg grains, and the living conditions are exceptionally high. Livar pork is the only pork in the Netherlands to have received the 3-star Beter Leven quality mark from the Dutch Animal Protection Society. And you can taste the difference. The meat is deeply marbled, full of flavor, and incredibly juicy, a perfect example of how care and respect for the animal translate into top-quality meat on the plate.

Ordering Boston Butt Livar online

You can easily order the Boston Butt from Livar online at premium butcher The Butchery. Place your order before 11am, and receive it that same evening in the Netherlands or Belgium. Choose your preferred delivery time, and rest assured, all our meat is vacuum-sealed and quickfrozen right after slaughter to lock in the highest quality. This way, you always receive meat with the perfect structure and flavor. Shipping is free on orders over €100.