Roasts |
Pork Blade Roasts (Boston Butt/Shoulder) |
This roast is fattier than other roasts, but has great flavor. |
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Pork Sirloin Roast |
This cut is similar to the Top Loin Roast, but it's leaner & tends to be tougher |
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Pork Rib Roast: (When bones are removed, this is a Center-Cut Loin Roast) |
This is the pork equivalent of the beef Prime Rib. It's fattier than a tenderloin, but very juicy and flavorful. (This is where the pork chops are from.) |
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Center-Cut Loin Roast |
This is the Rib Roast with the ribs removed. It's less flavorful than the Blade Roast, but they can be cooked interchangeably. |
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Pork Top Loin Roast |
This cut is made of 2 loins tied together with the fat sides out |
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Pork Tenderloin |
The Tenderloin Roast is very lean, moist, and flavorful. It's great for grilling, roasting, or broiling. However, it's also the most expensive pork roast |
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Ribs |
Spare Ribs |
These are the least meaty ribs, but are popular because of their tender-chewy texture. Low, slow cooking is the key. |
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Country-Style Ribs (Loin Ribs) |
These are the meatiest, fattiest ribs, but they are hard to eat with your fingers |
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Back (Baby-Back) Ribs |
These are meatier than spare ribs but not as meaty as loin ribs. These are one of the most popular rib cuts. |
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