Question 1

What are the 4 major wholesale pork cuts?

Accepted Answer

The 4 primal cuts of bulk pork are pork shoulder, pork loin, belly or sides (from which we get bacon), and leg (from which we get ham).

Question 2

What is the highest quality pork?

Accepted Answer

These six breeds are widely regarded as the best pork in the world: Iberico (Spanish), Berkshire (English, aka Kurobuta in Japan), Duroc (French), Yorkshire (English), Landrace (Danish), and Hampshire (English).

Question 3

Is pork healthy to eat?

Accepted Answer

Pork is a high-quality protein that has many health benefits provided you prepare it in a heart-healthy way and limit cured or processed pork products which can be high in sodium. Like most red meats, pork is rich in iron and zinc. Pork also supplies hefty amounts of selenium and B vitamins, especially thiamine.

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