Some country-style ribs are cut from the upper shoulder (Boston butt) rather than from the loin blade end. Both share the same heavy marbling and long-cook tolerance.
Translation takeaway
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
Keep Boston butt and Country-style ribs together in your notebook.
Names by country
| Country | Boston butt | Country-style ribs |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Boston butt | Country-style ribs |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Pork shoulder | — |
| 🇫🇷France | Épaule de porc | — |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Paleta de cerdo | — |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Paleta de cerdo | — |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Paleta de cerdo | — |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Pá de porco | — |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Paleta suína | — |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Coppa di spalla | — |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Schweinekamm | — |