[header] How to cook pulled pork [title] Purchase a pork shoulder roast. [step] Choose a bone-in or boneless option. Either is acceptable for pulled pork. 
The benefit to a boneless roast is that you don't have to work around and remove the bone, but bone-in roasts are very flavorful and often less expensive. The meat shouldn't be too lean; some fat is required for flavoring and tenderness.