The best type of pork for pulled pork is pork shoulder, also known as pork butt or Boston butt. This cut of meat has an ideal fat content that yields tender, juicy meat when cooked slowly. Pork shoulder contains a good amount of connective tissue and fat, which breaks down during the cooking process and results in succulent pulled pork. While you can make pulled pork from a leaner cut, such as a top loin roast, the marbled content from the pork shoulder is best for making pulled pork.