Back in the day, whenever someone mentioned pork butt recipes, a part of us (the one that’s still three years old) would see a joke in there somewhere. Since then we’ve learned that, despite the name, pork butt actually has nothing to do with the rear part of the pig.
So, no butts – it’s all shoulder! In all seriousness, pork butt is cut from the upper part of the shoulder. It’s a marvelous piece of meat perfect for slow cooking and roasting. And because it’s an underrated and underused piece of meat, we just had to collect up some of the best pork butt recipes from the Samsung Food app. Deciding on which ones to show you has proven to be harder than we thought it would be! All the recipes are gorgeous!
And for more exotic meat dishes, check out our Mouthwatering Pheasant Recipes.
1. Traditional Vietnamese Hue Style Beef Noodle Soup
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![vermicelli noodles]()
kg vermicelli noodles -
![Beef shank]()
300 g Beef shank -
![pork shoulder]()
500 g pork shoulder -
![Shrimp paste]()
50 g Shrimp paste Hue shrimp paste -
![Rock sugar]()
60 g Rock sugar
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![Seasoning]()
10 g Seasoning -
![ginger]()
10 g ginger -
![Shallots]()
25 g Shallots -
![onions]()
150 g onions -
![Pineapple]()
60 g Pineapple -
![lemongrass]()
30 g lemongrass
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Preparing dishes from different cultures is a great way to acquire new foodie knowledge. And we’re not just talking about learning new cooking techniques. Reading up about authentic Hue-style soup, you’ll find that the city of Hue has its own regional culture, dialect and cuisine. While still considered Vietnamese, the people of Hue have had a huge influence the Vietnamese dishes we know and love today. And this flavorful soup, which is a popular breakfast dish in Vietnam, is a perfect spicy representation of that. Give it a try one winter morning!
2. Tomato Soup with Cabbage and Pork Butt
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![cabbage]()
1 head cabbage medium sized -
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750 g pork shoulder -
![potatoes]()
500 g potatoes -
![tomato puree]()
1000 g tomato puree -
![onion]()
1 onion large
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![vegetable oil]()
vegetable oil -
![salt]()
salt to taste -
![pepper]()
pepper to taste -
![water]()
2 liters water or stock -
![bouillon cube]()
1 bouillon cube if using water -
![sugar]()
3 tsp sugar -
![red paprika]()
3 tsp red paprika -
![caraway]()
1 tsp caraway crushed -
![ground cinnamon]()
0.5 tsp ground cinnamon -
![bay leaves]()
3 bay leaves -
![flat leaf parsley]()
flat leaf parsley for garnish
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There’s nothing we love more than a recipe that works every time, tastes delicious, and can feed a crowd – but doesn’t require taking on a loan to put together. This super affordable soup includes easily accessible veggies and our champion ingredient – pork butt. This one’s also very easy to make, but it does require at least two hours of your time. So worth it, though! Believe us, you’ll have leftovers for days, and then some. Plus, this lovely soup is suitable for freezing.
(Want some vegan soup recipes instead? We’ve gathered some of our favorites here.)
3. Pork Stew
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![pork shoulder]()
1.2 kg pork shoulder -
![onions]()
3 onions large -
![potatoes]()
4 potatoes -
![yellow bell pepper]()
1 yellow bell pepper or red -
![carrots]()
3 carrots
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![garlic]()
3 cloves garlic -
![cherry tomatoes]()
10 cherry tomatoes -
![beef broth]()
1.5 cups beef broth or stock -
![fresh green beans]()
100 g fresh green beans -
![red wine]()
100 ml red wine -
![olive oil]()
2 tablespoons olive oil -
![pork lard]()
2 tablespoons pork lard or oil -
![rosemary]()
1 sprigs rosemary or thyme -
![soy sauce]()
2 tablespoons soy sauce -
![red paprika]()
2 tablespoons red paprika -
![garlic powder]()
1 teaspoons garlic powder -
![salt]()
1.5 teaspoons salt or to taste -
![flour]()
2 tablespoons flour all purpose -
![black pepper]()
black pepper to taste
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Let’s be honest; there was was always going to have an amazing stew somewhere on this list. Pork butt recipes can be a tad hard to chew if they’re not cooked for long enough. That’s why it’s a great cut of meat for all recipes that need a bit of slow cooking.
You can definitely omit some ingredients (or add some, like potatoes!) and adjust the ingredients to your liking. Since the preparation and cooking time take around 2 hours, maybe it’s better to leave this one for a weekend project. That way you won’t need to cook on Monday either.
4. Pork and Pepper Stir-fry
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![pork shoulder]()
8 ounces pork shoulder or loin, cut into thin strips -
![water]()
1 tablespoon water -
![cornstarch]()
1 teaspoon cornstarch -
![vegetable oil]()
2 teaspoons vegetable oil -
![shaoxing wine]()
1 teaspoon shaoxing wine
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![oyster sauce]()
1 teaspoon oyster sauce -
![light soy sauce]()
1 teaspoon light soy sauce -
![hot green peppers]()
280 g hot green peppers long, 6 peppers -
![ginger]()
2 slices ginger -
![garlic]()
3 cloves garlic thinly sliced -
![vegetable oil]()
2 tablespoons vegetable oil -
![shaoxing wine]()
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine -
![sugar]()
0.5 teaspoon sugar -
![dark soy sauce]()
0.5 teaspoon dark soy sauce
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We simply couldn’t be more in love with this Pork and Pepper Stir-fry recipe! It requires minimal fuss and always turns out amazing. We bet you can’t even watch an episode of your favorite Netflix show in under half an hour…but in less than 25 minutes in the kitchen, you’ll have a well-balanced meal on the table which can feed the whole family.
If you don’t have peppers on hand, you can use other vegetables, like carrots, zucchinis… anything really.
5. Melissa Clark’s Crispy Salt & Pepper Pork
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![boneless pork shoulder]()
1 pound boneless pork shoulder butt, cut into 1-inch cubes -
![fine sea salt]()
0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt -
![black peppercorns]()
1 tablespoon black peppercorns -
![Sichuan peppercorns]()
2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns or more black pepper if you can\'t find them—it just won\'t be as tongue-tingling -
![red chile flakes]()
pinch red chile flakes
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![peanut oil]()
1 tablespoon peanut oil make sure it\'s refined for high heat, or grapeseed or safflower oil -
![flaky sea salt]()
1 teaspoon Maldon flaky sea salt like -
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0.5 cup herbs soft, such as cilantro, mint, chives, and/or basil -
![jalapeño chile]()
1 jalapeño chile small, or other, seeded and sliced or chopped -
![lettuce leaves]()
lettuce leaves Crisp, torn serving -
![cucumbers]()
cucumbers sliced, for -
![lime wedges]()
lime wedges for serving
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Another pork butt recipe guaranteed to be a hit is this beautifully seasoned Crispy Pork. There’s nothing we like better than a contrast in color and texture, and this dish has it all. The green jalapeño pepper adds spiciness, but if you’re not a fan, you can definitely leave it out.
If you want a more traditionally filling meal, a side of cooked rice can really round out the dinner. But it’s totally up to you. Add a good squeeze of zesty lime juice to everything, and you’re good to go!
6. Mexican slow cooker pulled pork
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![pork shoulder roast]()
1 pork shoulder roast pulled, from grass roots farmers ’ coop -
![guajillo chiles]()
5 guajillo chiles stemmed, remove seeds if you don’t like a bit of heat -
![neutral oil]()
1 tablespoon neutral oil -
![garlic]()
6 cloves garlic peeled and chopped -
![yellow onion]()
0.5 yellow onion roughly chopped
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![can of tomato sauce]()
1 X 18 oz can of tomato sauce -
![unsweetened pineapple juice]()
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice -
![apple cider vinegar]()
0.25 cup apple cider vinegar + 2 tablespoons -
![salt]()
1 tablespoons salt -
![pepper]()
1 tablespoon pepper -
![dried mexican oregano]()
1 tablespoon dried mexican oregano -
![cumin]()
1 tablespoon cumin -
![cayenne]()
1 tablespoon cayenne -
![coconut sugar]()
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
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In general, pulled pork is a very popular dish made from pork shoulder or pork butt. The meat is cooked on low temperature for several hours, then pulled apart and seasoned. It works well with a number of dishes. This particular recipe is great in tacos (and in any kind of a meaty Mexican dish, really).
Another thing – if you don’t own a slow cooker or a similar device, preparing this dish on a stove is absolutely possible. Low heat and random spot checks throughout the day will do the trick!
7. Crispy Fried Boudin Balls
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![stalks celery]()
2 stalks celery medium -
![yellow onion]()
1 yellow onion medium -
![cloves garlic]()
6 cloves garlic -
![jalapeño pepper]()
1 jalapeño pepper medium -
![boneless pork shoulder]()
1.5 pounds boneless pork shoulder or butt
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![chicken livers]()
1 cup chicken livers raw -
![Cajun seasoning with salt]()
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning with salt divided, or 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon each of salt-free Cajun seasoning and kosher salt -
![water]()
6 cups water -
![white rice]()
2 cups white rice cooked -
![scallions]()
2 scallions medium -
![fresh parsley]()
6 sprigs fresh parsley -
![kosher salt]()
1 teaspoon kosher salt -
![freshly ground black pepper]()
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper -
![cayenne pepper]()
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper -
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2 eggs large -
![panko breadcrumbs]()
1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs -
![all-purpose flour]()
0.5 cup all-purpose flour -
![neutral oil]()
4 cups neutral oil such as vegetable, for frying -
![Remoulade sauce]()
Remoulade sauce for serving
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Pork butt isn’t just suitable for warm and hearty dishes – it thrives in snacks too! And we’ve found just the right snack recipe featuring this versatile piece of meat. It’s full of flavor, with ingredients like garlic, onions, celery, jalapeño peppers, Cajun seasoning. The whole nine yards! It can be enjoyed as an appetizer too, dipped into a creamy sauce of your choice. Just be careful, because these pork balls are so good that you might spoil your dinner.
