Noobish question: What cut is this?

Hi,

As my post count show, I'm a new member of this forum. BBQ is a new passion and while I still have everything to learn, I'm glad I've found this large and respectful community.

Anyway, I intend on doing a proper introduction tomorrow with a first TR with pics on my first pulled pork attempt. That being said, I'm just back from my local butcher, and I have my first question. I'm from Quebec, Canada, and the BBQ culture is almost inexistant here. The other thing is that all cuts of meat are in French (so pardon my English if I sound weird at points ) and that communicating with the English names of cuts leads to nothing more than empty stares. I bought two different pieces and want to make sure I haven't made a crucial mistake yet, even before firing the pit!

I'm 99% positive that the left piece is what you refer to as the picnic cut. What about the right one? Would that be a Boston butt? The litteral translation of the sticker would be "pork spine". If not, what is it and will it be any good for pulled pork? That's what the butcher suggested, but he didn't look like much of a BBQ enthousiast




If I've got the right cuts, the idea is to find my favorite one for future attempts.

Thanks. Can't wait for a first experience tomorrow and having your feedback on what to improve.

Thanks for these quick answers. Glad I'm off to a good start haha.

Should have a full TR late tomorrow or at some point on Sunday (will basically depend on the number of beers drunk beside the pit and enjoying the smell)

smoking with a Vision Grill kamado. Will have equipment and food pics tomorrow for sure!