Pork

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From slow cooked pulled pork to a side of crispy fried bacon, pork is a versatile meat that can be used in a seemingly endless number of dishes. The most commonly eaten meat throughout the world (yep, beating out both chicken and beef!) pork is the culinary name for meat that comes from a pig. Pork is broken down into four main parts. These are what are referred to as the “primal cuts.” From there, each part is broken down further into sub-primal cuts. Primal cuts of pork include the shoulder, loin, belly, and leg. Shoulder cuts have more fat but are less tender than other parts. Common shoulder cuts include the pork butt and pork shoulder, which are best cooked low and slow, particularly on the grill or in a slow cooker. They also make fantastic pulled pork. Pork loin includes familiar cuts such as pork chops, rib roasts, and ribs. These cuts are great in a frying pan or on the barbecue. Be careful not to overcook the leaner parts as they can dry out easily. Belly (or side) are the most fatty and flavorful parts and include some of the most popular cuts like bacon and pork belly. Pork leg is very lean and is also where ham comes from. These cuts are best baked, smoked, or cured like prosciutto.