If your knowledge of Pork Cuts is negligible at best, read on to learn all about Pork Cuts, the anatomy of a Pig and the best cooking methods for succulent Pork deliciousness.

 

From belly slices and spare ribs, to shoulder joints and Valentine steaks, there are numerous different pork cuts for you to try. Whether it’s a mid-week meal or a celebration, you will find pork cuts to suit all occasions and budgets.

 

The anatomy of a Pig explained

There are 4 main sections from which Pork cuts are taken from a Pig:

 

  • Shoulder
  • Loin
  • Belly
  • Leg

 

The leanest cuts of Pork typically come from the leg of a Pig, including leg steak, dice and stir-fry.

 

Cooking Pork Cuts from the Shoulder of a Pig

  • Shoulder joint is best for Roasting and Slow Cooking
  • Mini collar joint best for Roasting and Slow Cooking
  • Collar joint best for Roasting and Slow Cooking
  • Collar daube/collar best for Roasting and Slow Cooking
  • Collar steak best for Grilling & BBQ’ing, Frying & Stir-Frying and Slow Cooking
  • Knuckle/shank is great for Slow Cooking
  • Shoulder steak best for Grilling & BBQ’ing, Roasting and Slow Cooking
  • Mince best for Frying & Stir-Frying

Cooking Pork Cuts from the Loin of a Pig

  • Valentine steak best for Grilling & BBQ’ing and Frying & Stir-Frying
  • Loin eye steak best for Grilling & BBQ’ing and Frying & Stir-Frying
  • Loin steak best for Grilling & BBQ’ing and Frying & Stir-Frying
  • Loin joint best for Roasting
  • Spare ribs is great for Grilling & BBQ’ing, Roasting and Slow Cooking
  • Loin rack joint best for Roasting
  • Rib chop best for Grilling & BBQ’ing, Roasting, Frying & Stir-Frying and Slow Cooking
  • T-Bone chop best for Grilling & BBQ’ing, Roasting, Frying & Stir-Frying and Slow Cooking
  • Fillet best for Grilling & BBQ’ing, Roasting and Frying & Stir-Frying

 

Cooking Pork Cuts from the Belly of a Pig

  • Belly slices best for Grilling & BBQ’ing, Roasting and Frying & Stir-Frying
  • Rustic belly is great for Roasting and Slow Cooking
  • Belly joint is best for Roasting and Slow Cooking
  • Mini belly slice - best for Grilling & BBQ’ing, Roasting, Frying & Stir-Frying and Slow Cooking
  • Spare ribs are best for Grilling & BBQ’ing, Roasting and Frying & Stir-Frying

 

How to cook Pork cuts from the Belly

  • Stir-Fry best for Frying & Stir-Frying
  • Leg joint is best for Roasting and Slow Cooking
  • Mini leg joint best for Roasting and Slow Cooking
  • Pork Bucco is best for Slow Cooking
  • Cushion leg roast best for Roasting
  • Dice best for Grilling & BBQ’ing, Frying & Stir-Frying and Slow Cooking
  • Leg steak best for Grilling & BBQ’ing, Frying & Stir-Frying and Slow Cooking
  • Leg daubes/cubes best for Roasting and Slow Cooking.

 

So there it is; a quick overview of Pork, Pork cuts, where they come from and the best way to cook them for great results. Why not print this off and take it with you on your next visit to the Supermarket or local Butchers? Why not show-off your impressive Pork knowledge today?!!

 

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