Up in Boston, Andy Husbands dominates the world of competition barbecue with straight-up ribs and pork butt.

WSJ: The New Barbecue

Pork butt doesn't take kindly to blasts of high heat, so don't think you can cheat by turning up the heat and reducing the cooking time.

WSJ: Mom-and-Pop Pulled Pork

Choose between Porterhouse pork chops, Boston butt shoulders, and Frenched five-rib racks.

FORBES: Food Tech Gift Guide 2012