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The Main Cuts of Pork
Boston butt and picnic ham – These are cuts of the shoulder and arm. They are mainly used for pork roast and different barbecuing recipes. These cuts are also used to make ground pork.
Loin – The loin is cut up into tenderloin, back ribs, rack of ribs, and pork chops. It can also be cured to make Canadian bacon.
Back fat – Aka fat back, this cut is used to make pork rinds and lard. Pork rind is the culinary term for edible pig skin.
Spare ribs – This cut includes the ribs and surrounding meat. It is very fatty and usually barbecued.
Bacon – The most important cut—BACON!
Legs or ham – Only the back legs are officially called ham.
Hock – This is where pork knuckle comes from.
