Head Blade Shoulder Arm Shoulder Loin Spare Ribs Side Leg Hock 1 Hock 2
 
EXPLORE ALL THE DIFFERENT

Cuts of Pork

Click on the different sections of the pig to learn about the different cuts of pork. Find more information, nutrition and recipes on each cut.

Cuts from the

Head


Cuts from the

Arm Shoulder


Cuts from the

Spare Ribs


Cuts from the

SKIRT


Head


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Head RECIPES


This nice pork tenderloin recipe has a great Southwestern kick. This dish is best complimented by a side of grilled vegetables. 

A perfect recipe for meat and potatoes fans. Enjoy this recipe with a fresh side salad, and a piece of fruit for dessert.  

ish sauce (available in the Asian aisle at most grocery stores) adds a deep flavor that’s not at all "fishy". 

Blade Shoulder


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Blade Shoulder RECIPES


Excellent with mashed potatoes and broccoli or carrots. Leftovers will keep well, covered and refrigerated, up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. 

Gulas (Goulash) | 105 MINS

 

An old traditional Czech recipe making us of hocks and jowl meat. 

Arm Shoulder


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Arm Shoulder RECIPES


Red Chile Stew | 60 MINS

Spicy and savory, this four ingredient stew is simple and delicious.  

Loin


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Loin RECIPES


Amatarski Loaf is a most popular snacks of Belarusian. Made with smoked bones ham. 

ish sauce (available in the Asian aisle at most grocery stores) adds a deep flavor that’s not at all "fishy". 

A healthy and satisfying take on this Filipino popular dish.  

Spare Ribs


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Spare Ribs RECIPES


Pork shoulder is slow cooked and served on a whole wheat roll with tangy red cabbage and carrot slaw.  

Sweet potatoes and oranges are a wonderful pairing to pork chops. Enjoy this flavorful dish with a side of brown rice.  

Side


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Side RECIPES


Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker. 

These pork chops are marinated in oregano and garlic and then pan-fried in a hot skillet until crispy. These tasty chops make a easy meal with quick clean up. 

Pineapple Pork | 15 MINS

Savory and sweet, delicious pineapple pork chops are a fast and flavorful meal. Enjoy over brown rice or quinoa.  

This soup will take a good deal of time to make, but you wont be disappointed with this delicious soup.  

Leg


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Leg RECIPES


Red Chile Stew | 60 MINS

Spicy and savory, this four ingredient stew is simple and delicious.  

 

Gulas (Goulash) | 105 MINS

 

Hock


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Hock RECIPES


Posole | 60 MINS

Posole is a traditional Mexican dish from the pacific coast region of Jalisco. A thick soup that's usually made with pork, hominy, garlic, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, and broth. This is a delicious recipe and well worth the effort to make. 

Red Chile Stew | 60 MINS

Spicy and savory, this four ingredient stew is simple and delicious.  

Pork shoulder is slow cooked and served on a whole wheat roll with tangy red cabbage and carrot slaw.  

Cheek / Jowl


The pork jowl is removed from the head from the corner of the ear to the chin, then cut from the picnic shoulder to the third muscle. The result is generally triangular in shape.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
69.6g
Fat
6.4g
Protein

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Cheek / Jowl RECIPES


An old traditional Czech recipe making us of hocks and jowl meat. 

Scotch Fillet Steaks


Economical steak with great flavour and tenderness. Also known as the collar butt or pork neck.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

1g
Carbs
6.8g
Fat
19g
Protein

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Scotch Fillet Steaks RECIPES


Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker. 

Red Chile Stew | 60 MINS

Spicy and savory, this four ingredient stew is simple and delicious.  

Pork Scotch (Collar Butt)


The same cut as the scotch steak, but cut into thicker 'rods' to keep it moist and juicy. Ideal for marinating and cooking on a BBQ. Try preparing your own from a scotch roast.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

1g
Carbs
3g
Fat
18g
Protein

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Pork Scotch (Collar Butt) RECIPES


Chile Verde | 480 MINS

 

Pineapple Pork | 15 MINS

Savory and sweet, delicious pineapple pork chops are a fast and flavorful meal. Enjoy over brown rice or quinoa.  

Excellent with mashed potatoes and broccoli or carrots. Leftovers will keep well, covered and refrigerated, up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. 

Red Chile Stew | 60 MINS

Spicy and savory, this four ingredient stew is simple and delicious.  

Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast


Also known as "Boston butt" or "picnic shoulder," pork shoulder is an inexpensive cut of well-marbled meat that comes from the top portion of the front leg of the hog (despite the name "butt"). You can choose boneless cuts, which cook in a shorter period of time, or bone-in cuts, which have a little more flavor.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
14.3g
Fat
24.9g
Protein

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Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast RECIPES


Meat Loaf | 90 MINS

 

Loin Steak


Also known as sirloin or porterhouse. A lean cut, similar to a pork loin chop but trimmed & without the bone.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

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Carbs
1.6g
Fat
24.1g
Protein

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Loin Steak RECIPES


Amatarski Loaf is a most popular snacks of Belarusian. Made with smoked bones ham. 

Can't find pork tenderloin? Substitute with boneless pork chops. 

A wonderful fruit sauce adds the perfect touch to these pork chops—try serving with a side of brown rice and steamed broccoli. 

A healthy and satisfying take on this Filipino popular dish.  

Fillet


The tenderloin (or fillet) is a long, thin piece of muscle found on the inside of the ribcage and is part of the loin cut. It's a prized cut, super tender and low-fat, and can be cooked whole or cut into small medallions or butterflied and pan fried quickly for a juicy result.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
3.4g
Fat
21g
Protein

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Fillet RECIPES


A healthy and satisfying take on this Filipino popular dish.  

ish sauce (available in the Asian aisle at most grocery stores) adds a deep flavor that’s not at all "fishy". 

Loin Chop


Great barbecued, grilled or pan fried. The bone adds extra flavour and helps slow the cooking time, preventing them from drying out. Can be prepared with rind on or off depending on your preference.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

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Carbs
9.2g
Fat
21.5g
Protein

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Loin Chop RECIPES


Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker. 

A wonderful fruit sauce adds the perfect touch to these pork chops—try serving with a side of brown rice and steamed broccoli. 

Sweet potatoes and oranges are a wonderful pairing to pork chops. Enjoy this flavorful dish with a side of brown rice.  

You can really sink your chops into these - they're made spicy and moist with egg whites, evaporated milk, and a lively blend of herbs 

American Style Ribs


In America's South, there are an almost endless variety of styles in which ribs are prepared. As far as technique goes, it's just a simple 3 hour bake, 2 hours covered, one open. Couldn't be easier.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
11.6g
Fat
17.9g
Protein

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American Style Ribs RECIPES


Bak Kut Teh is a hearty Malaysian herbal soup made with an assortment of Malaysian and Chinese spices. Believed to possess capabilities to deter cold, and other bodily ailments, this traditional soup is not only healthy but also extremely flavourful.  

Pork Loin Rack


Pork rib roast is also referred to as rack of pork (it also may be labeled center-cut pork loin). The cut comes from the rib area of the loin, so it contains a bit more fat which makes it very flavorful. The pork rib roast/rack of pork is the pork equivalent of a standing beef rib roast or a rack of lamb.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

1g
Carbs
13.8g
Fat
19.3g
Protein

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Pork Loin Rack RECIPES


A perfect recipe for meat and potatoes fans. Enjoy this recipe with a fresh side salad, and a piece of fruit for dessert.  

Loin Cutlet


Premium loin cut suited to pan frying, grilling or barbequing. Can be prepared with rind on or off depending on your preference.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

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Carbs
21g
Fat
13g
Protein

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Loin Cutlet RECIPES


Niamiha Cutlet is a very popular dish of Belarusian made with butter, flour & egg 

These pork chops are marinated in oregano and garlic and then pan-fried in a hot skillet until crispy. These tasty chops make a easy meal with quick clean up. 

Boneless Loin Roast


Pork loin is a classic roasting cut. Boned and rolled it makes a fantastically juicy and tender roast. You can leave the skin on to get lovely crackling.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
4g
Fat
21g
Protein

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Boneless Loin Roast RECIPES


A healthy and satisfying take on this Filipino popular dish.  

Spare Ribs


Spare ribs are cut from a section just above the belly and are slightly meatier, but still deliciously rich. Great marinated, and perfect for barbequing.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
23.6g
Fat
17.1g
Protein

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Pork Belly


Pork belly is a tender and fatty cut that is extremely versatile, prized for curing and turning into bacon. Slow-roasted pork belly is a sumptuous weekend treat with the skin grilled to crackling. Or why not try slicing the belly and crisping it up in a hot pan.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
53g
Fat
9.3g
Protein

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Pork Belly RECIPES


Boneless Lechon | 180 MINS

Make this lechon recipe for special weekend treats. Its skin is ultra-crispy! This brined and baked pork belly is moist, and since it is boneless, it is easier to eat. Look at that crispy skin, too! 

Rullupylsa | 90 MINS

Rolled sausage. this is a good way of using up cuts of meat that are often considered inferior because of their high fat content. This Sausage is generally used as a topping for bread. 

Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker. 

Gulas (Goulash) | 105 MINS

 

Rolled Pork Belly


Pork belly is a tender and fatty cut that is extremely versatile, prized for curing and turning into bacon. Slow-roasted pork belly is a sumptuous weekend treat with the skin grilled to crackling. Or why not try slicing the belly and crisping it up in a hot pan.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
53g
Fat
9.3g
Protein

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Rolled Pork Belly RECIPES


Boneless Lechon | 180 MINS

Make this lechon recipe for special weekend treats. Its skin is ultra-crispy! This brined and baked pork belly is moist, and since it is boneless, it is easier to eat. Look at that crispy skin, too! 

Rullupylsa | 90 MINS

Rolled sausage. this is a good way of using up cuts of meat that are often considered inferior because of their high fat content. This Sausage is generally used as a topping for bread. 

Leg Steak


A great steak for quick grilling, barbecuing or pan frying. Perfect for homemade schnitzels.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
4.1g
Fat
19.4g
Protein

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Leg Steak RECIPES


Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker. 

Gulas (Goulash) | 105 MINS

 

Chinese Ham Stew | 100 MINS

 

Leg Portion / Whole


Pork legs are low in fat and can be quite dry when slow-roasted. Many are cured to make ham. Cooking the meat on the bone will help to keep it moist and produce lovely juices that you can use for gravy, like in this delicious roast pork leg recipe.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
5.4g
Fat
20.5g
Protein

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Leg Portion / Whole RECIPES


Baked Pork Leg | 90 MINS

In Romanian: Pulpa de porc la tava 

Boneless (Rolled) Leg Roast


Pork leg is traditionally a roasting cut, but given the right treatment it can work in a range of other recipes, including delicious Asian-style stir-fries.

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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
3.4g
Fat
22g
Protein

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Boneless (Rolled) Leg Roast RECIPES


Baked Pork Leg | 90 MINS

In Romanian: Pulpa de porc la tava 

Red Chile Stew | 60 MINS

Spicy and savory, this four ingredient stew is simple and delicious.  

Chile Verde | 480 MINS

 

Forequarter Cutlet


Similar to a loin cutlet, except cut from the forequarter. Commonly available with the rind removed.

Cooking Methods

Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
4g
Fat
20g
Protein

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Forequarter Cutlet RECIPES


Niamiha Cutlet is a very popular dish of Belarusian made with butter, flour & egg 

These pork chops are marinated in oregano and garlic and then pan-fried in a hot skillet until crispy. These tasty chops make a easy meal with quick clean up. 

Scotch Fillet Roast


The pork Scotch fillet is a heavily marbled cut of meat from the shoulder and it's usually cooked slow as a roast because the fat keeps the meat very moist.

Cooking Methods

Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
15.5g
Fat
18.9g
Protein

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Scotch Fillet Roast RECIPES


An old traditional Czech recipe making us of hocks and jowl meat. 

 

Chile Verde | 480 MINS

 

Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker. 

Rolled Shoulder


Pork shoulder is a relatively tough and inexpensive cut of meat layered with fat that comes from the pig's shoulder region. Rolled Pork Shoulder has been boned and rolled.

Cooking Methods

Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
16g
Fat
22g
Protein

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Rolled Shoulder RECIPES


Gulas (Goulash) | 105 MINS

 

Posole | 60 MINS

Posole is a traditional Mexican dish from the pacific coast region of Jalisco. A thick soup that's usually made with pork, hominy, garlic, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, and broth. This is a delicious recipe and well worth the effort to make. 

Forequarter Chops


Larger chop, great for barbecuing or grilling. Try barbecuing with a marinade, seasoning or rub for best results.

Cooking Methods

Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
3.9g
Fat
19.5g
Protein

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Forequarter Chops RECIPES


Sweet potatoes and oranges are a wonderful pairing to pork chops. Enjoy this flavorful dish with a side of brown rice.  

Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker. 

A family favorite, although it's extremely flavorful, it is quite lean. 

Pork Fillet Medallions


Extremely versatile prime cut, sliced from Pork Tenderloin. Exceptionally lean and tender, a 'go to' cut for healthy meal options.

Cooking Methods

Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
1.6g
Fat
24.1g
Protein

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Pork Fillet Medallions RECIPES


When cooked to the right temperature, pork tenderloin is lean and juicy. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy, and serve it with a tangy-sweet sauce thickened with a spoonful of fruit jelly. 

Pork Pad Thai | 11 MINS

Pad Thai is a flavorful dish of stir-fried pork, carrots, bean sprouts and green onion over a bed of rice noodles and coated with a spicy peanut butter sauce. 

Thin Pork Belly Slices


Also known as rashers, belly slices are perfect stir-fried, cooked best over high heat and a short cooking time.

Cooking Methods

Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
53g
Fat
9.3g
Protein

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Thin Pork Belly Slices RECIPES


Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker. 

A healthy and satisfying take on this Filipino popular dish.  

Pork Hock


In order to get the best roast hock, the ideal method is to simmer beforehand to remove excess fat and ready the skin for roasting.

Cooking Methods

Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

1g
Carbs
22g
Fat
17g
Protein

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Pork Hock RECIPES


This soup will take a good deal of time to make, but you wont be disappointed with this delicious soup.  

An old traditional Czech recipe making us of hocks and jowl meat. 

Pork Sizzle Steaks


'Sizzle steaks' otherwise known as 'minute steaks' range from 1-1.5cm in thickness and are perfect for a quick and easy meal.

Cooking Methods

Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
2g
Fat
21g
Protein

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Pork Sizzle Steaks RECIPES


Pork Mince


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Nutrition Facts:

per 100g

0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
0g
Protein

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Pork Mince RECIPES


Ampalaya (bitter melon) is an oblong, ribbed, and wrinkled fruit grown throughout the Philippines. 

Meat Loaf | 90 MINS