Pork Cuts
Got time for some slow cooked BBQ pork ribs or need a cut that’s quick and easy? Family coming for a roast meal? Where does a Boston Butt even come from? We’ve put together this uncomplicated guide to help you understand the many cuts of pork available and how they are best cooked, along with recipe ideas for each cut! You’re welcome!
Leg & Hock
Pork Leg Roast – traditional bone-in or bone-out roast.
Pork Leg Steaks – great to grill, BBQ or pan-fry.
Pork Rump – great to slow cook, BBQ, pan-fry or add to stews.
Pork Hind Hock Knuckle – great to slow cook in both Asian and European styles.
Ham – think croissants, sangas, quiche, cabonara, pizza…. Or glazed in the oven.
Pork Shanks – great to slow cook or braise.
Loin
Pork Cutlet – premium loin cut. Great to grill, BBQ or pan-fry
Pork Tenderloin – extremely versatile prime cut also known as pork fillet. Great to roast, pan-fry, sauté or stir-fry.
Pork Tenderloin Steaks – premium pork steaks, similar to a loin chop without the bone. Great to grill, BBQ or pan-fry.
Pork Striploins – an extremely versatile whole “primal cut”. Cut into thick steaks for a BBQ treat, slice thin for pork burgers or schnitzels, dice for juicy and tender pork stir-fry and casseroles or simply create the perfect, juicy roast.
Pork ‘Main Muscle’ Loin – extremely versatile and tender prime cut. The MM Loin is a lean, delicately flavoured cut that takes to marinades well and is suited to quick cook methods such as grill, panfry, or stir-fry.
Pork Loin Roast – premium boneless roast, can be sized to suit.
Pork Loin Chop – great to grill, BBQ, pan-fry or oven bake.
Pork Rib Rack – outstanding dinner party favourite, with or without crackling.
Pork Meaty Loin Ribs – this is the same cut as a standard loin rib, with greater meat coverage resulting in exceptionally tender results when cooked on the BBQ, marinated, smoked or slow roasted.
Pork Back Ribs – great to marinate, BBQ, smoke or slow roast.
Belly
Pork Belly – incredibly tender and succulent, either slow roasted or braised. Bacon and pancetta are both made from belly.
Pork Spare Ribs – great to marinate, BBQ, smoke or slow roast.
Shoulder
Pork Forequarter Roast – traditional bone-in cut, great to BBQ, braise or roast.
Pork Easy Carve Shoulder Roast – good value boneless cut, great to roast, BBQ or braise.
Pork Forequarter Chops – large chops, great to marinate, oven bake, BBQ or grill.
Pork Scotch Fillet Steaks – economical steaks with great flavour and tenderness
Pork Collar Butt – great to marinate and slow roast, BBQ, stew, or braise.
Pork Riblets – great to marinate, BBQ, smoke or slow roast.
Pork Boston Butt Bone In – despite it’s name, this large flavourful cut comes from the neck and shoulder. Great to slow-roast, BBQ, stew, braise, or turn into mince and sausages.
Pork Shoulder chops – great to grill, BBQ, pan-fry or oven bake.
Pork Blade or Bolar- beautiful to flavour and roast.
Miscellaneous
Pork Mince – a must for authentic bolognese, and a tasty alternative to beef mince!
Stirfry Pork – the perfect stir-fry meat, ready to go.
Diced Pork – extremely versatile cut, ideal for casseroles, BBQ skewers or stir-frying.
Pork Strips – the perfect stir-fry meat, ready to go.
Pork Back Bones – casseroles, stews, and flavouring to slow cooked meals.
