Pork Loin
Hogs are bred to have extra long loins so they can have up to 17 ribs, unlike beef and lamb which have 13. The entire pork loin can be roasted, or it can be cut into individual chops or cutlets. The tenderloin is taken from the rear of the pork loin, and baby-back ribs come from the upper ribcage area of the loin.
Cuts that come from the pork loin:
- Center Cut Pork Chops (Roast)
- Rib End pork Chops (Roast)
- Sirloin End pork Chops (Roast)
- Boneless Sirloin Chops
- Pork Tenderloin
- Pork Cutlets
- Baby Back Ribs
- Boneless Pork Loin
- Butterfly Chops