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Shoulder Arm Picnic RoastShoulder Arm Picnic RoastComprised of the arm and shank sections of the shoulder. It isComprised of the arm and shank sections of the shoulder. It isa square-cut with a round- to flat-shaped bone in the centera square-cut with a round- to flat-shaped bone in the center.

Shank SectionShank Section

Arm BoneArm Bone

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Shoulder Arm RoastShoulder Arm RoastCut from the arm picnic with the shank and skinCut from the arm picnic with the shank and skinremoved, leaving the circular arm bone exposed.removed, leaving the circular arm bone exposed.

Arm BoneArm Bone

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Shoulder Arm SteakShoulder Arm SteakCut from the upper surface of the picnic shoulder.Cut from the upper surface of the picnic shoulder.It is a semi- oval shaped cut with a round to flatIt is a semi- oval shaped cut with a round to flatshaped bone located off center.shaped bone located off center.

Arm BoneArm Bone

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Shoulder Blade Boston RoastShoulder Blade Boston RoastCut from the top portion of the shoulder. It containsCut from the top portion of the shoulder. It containsthe blade bone exposed on each end cut.the blade bone exposed on each end cut.

Blade BoneBlade Bone

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Shoulder Blade SteakShoulder Blade SteakCut from the blade surface of the BostonCut from the blade surface of the Bostonbutt, with the blade bone exposed.butt, with the blade bone exposed.

Blade BoneBlade Bone

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Loin Country Style RibsLoin Country Style RibsMade by splitting the blade end of a loin into halves lengthwise. ItMade by splitting the blade end of a loin into halves lengthwise. Itcontains half of the loin eye muscle and rib bones or backbones.contains half of the loin eye muscle and rib bones or backbones.

Loin EyeLoin Eye(Longissimus dorsi)(Longissimus dorsi)

Rib BonesRib Bones

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Loin Back RibsLoin Back RibsMay be cut from the front half of the loin. It includes short sectionsMay be cut from the front half of the loin. It includes short sectionsof curved rib bones with finger meat between the bones.of curved rib bones with finger meat between the bones.

Rib BonesRib Bones

Finger MeatFinger Meat

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Loin Blade ChopLoin Blade ChopCut from the blade end of the loin. Contains partCut from the blade end of the loin. Contains partof the blade bone, rib bones, and backbone.of the blade bone, rib bones, and backbone.

Blade BoneBlade Bone BackboneBackbone

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Loin Blade RoastLoin Blade RoastCut from the front half of the loin. Contains partCut from the front half of the loin. Contains partof the blade bone, rib bones, and backbone.of the blade bone, rib bones, and backbone.

Blade BoneBlade Bone

BackboneBackbone

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Loin RoastLoin RoastCut from the center of the loin. Contains the loin eye,Cut from the center of the loin. Contains the loin eye,tenderloin muscle, and T-shaped bones.tenderloin muscle, and T-shaped bones.

Tenderloin MuscleTenderloin Muscle

Loin EyeLoin Eye

T-shaped BoneT-shaped Bone(Transverse Process)(Transverse Process)

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Loin Rib RoastLoin Rib RoastCut from the center rib area of the loin. It containsCut from the center rib area of the loin. It containsthe loin eye muscle, backbone, and rib bones.the loin eye muscle, backbone, and rib bones.

Loin EyeLoin Eye

BackboneBackbone

Rib BonesRib Bones

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Loin Rib ChopLoin Rib ChopCut from the center of the loin, just in front of the tenderloin. ItCut from the center of the loin, just in front of the tenderloin. Itcontains the backbone and depending on the thickness, a rib bone.contains the backbone and depending on the thickness, a rib bone.

Loin EyeLoin Eye

BackboneBackbone

Rib BoneRib Bone

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Loin Butterfly ChopLoin Butterfly ChopMade from a boneless loin eye muscle. It is sliced almostMade from a boneless loin eye muscle. It is sliced almostin half in the center to form two sides resembling a butterfly.in half in the center to form two sides resembling a butterfly.

Slice LineSlice Line

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Loin ChopLoin ChopCut from the loin, just behind the rib chop. It has a T-boneCut from the loin, just behind the rib chop. It has a T-bonestructure, with the top loin and tenderloin on each side of it.structure, with the top loin and tenderloin on each side of it.

TenderloinTenderloin

Loin EyeLoin Eye

T-boneT-bone

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Loin Sirloin ChopLoin Sirloin ChopCut from the sirloin end of the loin. It containsCut from the sirloin end of the loin. It containspart of the hipbone and backbone.part of the hipbone and backbone.

BackboneBackbone

HipboneHipbone

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Loin Sirloin CutletLoin Sirloin Cutlet

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Cut from the sirloin end of the loin after the tenderloin and bonesCut from the sirloin end of the loin after the tenderloin and bonesare removed. A portion of the chop is often deeper red in color.are removed. A portion of the chop is often deeper red in color.

Deeper Red ColorDeeper Red Color

Loin Sirloin RoastLoin Sirloin RoastCut from the sirloin end of the loin. It contains the hipbone,Cut from the sirloin end of the loin. It contains the hipbone,loin eye, and tenderloin muscles.loin eye, and tenderloin muscles.

HipboneHipbone

TenderloinTenderloin

Loin EyeLoin Eye

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Loin Tenderloin (Whole)Loin Tenderloin (Whole)Is a long, tapering, round muscle found under the backbone ofIs a long, tapering, round muscle found under the backbone ofthe rear third of the loin. It may be displayed whole or as a filet.the rear third of the loin. It may be displayed whole or as a filet.

Whole CutWhole Cut

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Loin Top Loin ChopLoin Top Loin Chop

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Contains the loin eye muscle, backbone, andContains the loin eye muscle, backbone, andfinger bone. The tenderloin is removed.finger bone. The tenderloin is removed.

BackboneBackbone

Loin EyeLoin Eye

Finger BoneFinger Bone(Transverse Process)(Transverse Process)

Loin Top Loin Chop (Boneless)Loin Top Loin Chop (Boneless)Cut from any region of a boneless loin.Cut from any region of a boneless loin.

Loin EyeLoin Eye

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Loin Top Loin Roast (Boneless, Double)Loin Top Loin Roast (Boneless, Double)

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Comprised of two boneless loins that are tied together with fat sideComprised of two boneless loins that are tied together with fat sideout to make a boneless roast. Frequently tied or netted.out to make a boneless roast. Frequently tied or netted.

Loin EyeLoin Eye

Cubed SteakCubed Steak

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Made from the muscles of several primal cuts andMade from the muscles of several primal cuts andis irregular in shape. The cubed effect is fromis irregular in shape. The cubed effect is frommechanical tenderization.mechanical tenderization.

Mechanical TenderizationMechanical Tenderization

Ground PorkGround PorkMade from lean trimmings and wholesale cuts such as the Made from lean trimmings and wholesale cuts such as the Boston butt and picnic. Is unseasoned, ground, and light Boston butt and picnic. Is unseasoned, ground, and light pink in color.pink in color.

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Shoulder Arm Picnic RoastShoulder Arm Picnic Roast

Cut from the arm and shank section ofCut from the arm and shank section ofthe picnic with a square shoulder cut.the picnic with a square shoulder cut.

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Proper NameProper NamePork Shoulder Arm Picnic Pork Shoulder Arm Picnic

RoastRoastOther NamesOther Names

Fresh PicnicFresh PicnicPicnicPicnicWhole Fresh PicnicWhole Fresh PicnicPork Picnic ShoulderPork Picnic Shoulder

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsRoast or BraiseRoast or Braise

Shoulder Arm RoastShoulder Arm Roast

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Cut from the arm of the picnic withCut from the arm of the picnic withthe shank and skin removed.the shank and skin removed.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Shoulder Arm RoastPork Shoulder Arm RoastOther NamesOther Names

Pork Arm RoastPork Arm RoastFresh Pork Arm RoastFresh Pork Arm Roast

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsRoast or BraiseRoast or Braise

Shoulder Arm SteakShoulder Arm Steak

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Cut from the upper surfaceCut from the upper surfaceof the shoulder picnic.of the shoulder picnic.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Shoulder Arm SteakPork Shoulder Arm SteakOther NamesOther Names

Arm SteakArm SteakPicnic SteakPicnic SteakFresh Picnic SteakFresh Picnic Steak

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry

Shoulder Blade Boston RoastShoulder Blade Boston Roast

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Cut from the upper surfaceCut from the upper surfaceof the Boston style shoulder.of the Boston style shoulder.

Proper NameProper NamePork Shoulder Blade Boston Pork Shoulder Blade Boston

RoastRoastOther NamesOther Names

Fresh Pork ButtFresh Pork ButtPork Boston ShoulderPork Boston ShoulderPork Butt RoastPork Butt RoastPork Boston Butt RoastPork Boston Butt RoastBoston Style ButtBoston Style Butt

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsRoast or BraiseRoast or Braise

Shoulder Blade SteakShoulder Blade Steak

Cut from the blade sideCut from the blade sideof the Boston butt.of the Boston butt.

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Proper NameProper Name

Pork Shoulder Blade SteakPork Shoulder Blade SteakOther NamesOther Names

Blade Pork SteakBlade Pork SteakPork Loin 7 Rib CutPork Loin 7 Rib CutPork SteakPork Steak

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry

Loin Country Style RibsLoin Country Style Ribs

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Cut from the blade loin roast usuallyCut from the blade loin roast usuallybetween the 5between the 5thth and 7 and 7thth rib. rib.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin Country Style RibsPork Loin Country Style RibsOther NamesOther Names

Country Style SpareribsCountry Style SpareribsCountry RibsCountry RibsBlade End Country SpareribsBlade End Country Spareribs

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsRoast (Bake), Braise, Broil, Grill, or Cook in Roast (Bake), Braise, Broil, Grill, or Cook in

LiquidLiquid

Loin Back RibsLoin Back Ribs

Cut from the ribs of the bladeCut from the ribs of the bladeloin roast or loin roast region.loin roast or loin roast region.

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Proper NameProper NamePork Loin Back RibsPork Loin Back Ribs

Other NamesOther NamesPork BackribsPork BackribsLoin Back RibsLoin Back RibsCountry Back BonesCountry Back BonesPork Ribs for BarbecuePork Ribs for Barbecue

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsRoast (Bake), Braise, Broil, Grill, or Cook in Roast (Bake), Braise, Broil, Grill, or Cook in

LiquidLiquid

Loin Blade ChopLoin Blade Chop

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Cut from the blade end of the loin. Cut from the blade end of the loin.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin Blade ChopPork Loin Blade ChopOther NamesOther Names

Blade Pork ChopBlade Pork ChopPork Loin Blade SteakPork Loin Blade SteakPork Chop End CutPork Chop End Cut

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry

Loin Blade RoastLoin Blade Roast

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Cut from the blade end of the loin andCut from the blade end of the loin andmay not contain the blade bone.may not contain the blade bone.

Proper NameProper NamePork Loin Blade RoastPork Loin Blade Roast

Other NamesOther NamesPork Loin 7-Rib RoastPork Loin 7-Rib RoastPork Loin 5-Rib RoastPork Loin 5-Rib RoastRib End RoastRib End RoastRib Pork RoastRib Pork RoastPork Loin Rib EndPork Loin Rib End

Cooking MethodCooking MethodRoast or BraiseRoast or Braise

Loin Butterfly ChopLoin Butterfly Chop

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Cut from any portion of the loin withCut from any portion of the loin withall bones removed. The butterfly isall bones removed. The butterfly ismade by nearly halving the loin.made by nearly halving the loin.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin Butterfly ChopPork Loin Butterfly ChopOther NamesOther Names

Boneless Butterfly Pork ChopBoneless Butterfly Pork ChopButterfly Pork ChopButterfly Pork Chop

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry

Loin RoastLoin Roast

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Cut from the center loin roast regionCut from the center loin roast regionand includes the T-bone structure.and includes the T-bone structure.

Proper NameProper NamePork Loin RoastPork Loin Roast

Other NamesOther NamesPork RoastPork RoastCenter CutCenter CutCenter Cut Pork Loin RoastCenter Cut Pork Loin RoastCenter Cut Loin RoastCenter Cut Loin RoastLoin Roast Center CutLoin Roast Center Cut

Cooking MethodCooking MethodRoastRoast

Loin Rib RoastLoin Rib Roast

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Cut from the center loin roast regionCut from the center loin roast regionand includes the rib bone.and includes the rib bone.

Proper NameProper NamePork Loin Rib RoastPork Loin Rib Roast

Other NamesOther NamesCenter Cut Pork RoastCenter Cut Pork RoastPork Loin Rib HalfPork Loin Rib HalfPork Loin Center CutPork Loin Center CutPork Loin RoastPork Loin RoastLoin Roast Center CutLoin Roast Center Cut

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsRoast or GrillRoast or Grill

Loin ChopLoin Chop

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Cut from the center loin region andCut from the center loin region andincludes the tenderloin and top loin.includes the tenderloin and top loin.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin ChopPork Loin ChopOther NamesOther Names

Pork ChopPork ChopLoin End ChopLoin End ChopLoin Pork ChopLoin Pork ChopCenter Loin ChopCenter Loin Chop

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry

Loin Rib ChopLoin Rib Chop

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Cut from the rib and center loin roastCut from the rib and center loin roastregion, in front of the tenderloin.region, in front of the tenderloin.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin Rib ChopPork Loin Rib ChopOther NamesOther Names

Center Cut ChopCenter Cut ChopRib Pork ChopRib Pork ChopRib Cut ChopRib Cut ChopPork Chop End CutPork Chop End Cut

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry

Loin Sirloin ChopLoin Sirloin Chop

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Cut from the sirloin roast regionCut from the sirloin roast regionand includes part of the hipbone.and includes part of the hipbone.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin Sirloin ChopPork Loin Sirloin ChopOther NamesOther Names

Pork Sirloin ChopPork Sirloin ChopSirloin Pork ChopSirloin Pork ChopSirloin Pork SteakSirloin Pork Steak

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry

Loin Sirloin CutletLoin Sirloin Cutlet

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Cut from the wedge-shaped bonelessCut from the wedge-shaped bonelesssirloin, just above the hipbone.sirloin, just above the hipbone.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin Sirloin CutletPork Loin Sirloin CutletOther NameOther Name

Pork CutletPork Cutlet

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsBraise, Broil, Stir-fry, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryBraise, Broil, Stir-fry, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry

Loin Sirloin RoastLoin Sirloin Roast

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Cut from the sirloin roast region and includesCut from the sirloin roast region and includespart of the hipbone and tenderloin.part of the hipbone and tenderloin.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin Sirloin RoastPork Loin Sirloin RoastOther NamesOther Names

Loin End RoastLoin End RoastLoin Pork RoastLoin Pork RoastSirloin End RoastSirloin End RoastHipbone RoastHipbone Roast

Cooking MethodCooking MethodRoastRoast

Loin TenderloinLoin Tenderloin

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Cut from the tenderloin region, just beforeCut from the tenderloin region, just beforethe sirloin and below the backbone.the sirloin and below the backbone.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin Tenderloin WholePork Loin Tenderloin WholeOther NamesOther Names

Pork TenderPork TenderPork TenderloinPork Tenderloin

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsRoast (Bake), Grill, Braise, or BroilRoast (Bake), Grill, Braise, or Broil

Loin Top Loin ChopLoin Top Loin Chop

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Cut from the center loin or sirloin roastCut from the center loin or sirloin roastregion, with the tenderloin removed region, with the tenderloin removed and chine bone clipped.and chine bone clipped.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin Top Loin ChopPork Loin Top Loin ChopOther NamesOther Names

Center Cut Loin Pork ChopCenter Cut Loin Pork ChopCenter Cut Loin ChopCenter Cut Loin ChopStrip ChopStrip Chop

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryBraise, Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry

Loin Top Loin Chop (Boneless)Loin Top Loin Chop (Boneless)

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Cut from any region of a boneless loin.Cut from any region of a boneless loin.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin Top Loin Chop Pork Loin Top Loin Chop BonelessBoneless

Other NamesOther NamesBoneless Pork ChopBoneless Pork ChopStrip Loin Chop BonelessStrip Loin Chop Boneless

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsGrill, Braise, Broil, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryGrill, Braise, Broil, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry

Loin Top Loin RoastLoin Top Loin Roast

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Cut from all roast regions of the loin,Cut from all roast regions of the loin,includes two loin eyes tied together.includes two loin eyes tied together.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Loin Top Loin Roast Pork Loin Top Loin Roast BonelessBoneless

Other NamesOther NamesDouble Pork LoinDouble Pork LoinBoneless Pork RoastBoneless Pork Roast

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsRoast, Grill, or BroilRoast, Grill, or Broil

Cubed SteakCubed Steak

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Made from any lean muscleMade from any lean musclefrom the carcass, with afrom the carcass, with alarge concentration cominglarge concentration comingfrom the leg and picnic.from the leg and picnic.

Proper NameProper Name

Pork Cubed SteakPork Cubed SteakOther NamesOther Names

Boneless PorkletBoneless PorkletPorkletPorkletPork Cube SteakPork Cube SteakPork TenderettePork Tenderette

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsBraise, Broil, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryBraise, Broil, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry

Ground PorkGround Pork

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Lean and fat ground from the Boston butt,Lean and fat ground from the Boston butt,picnic shoulder, loin, and leg.picnic shoulder, loin, and leg.

Proper NameProper Name

Ground PorkGround PorkOther NameOther Name

Ground Fresh PorkGround Fresh Pork

Cooking MethodsCooking MethodsRoast (Bake), Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fryRoast (Bake), Broil, Grill, Pan-broil, or Pan-fry