What are some common pork cuts?

Common cuts of pork include the pork chop, ham, pork loin, ribs, pork belly and pork butt. The meat off a pig can be used in many different ways, and different cuts have different textures and flavors.

Pork chops come from the loin, which runs from the shoulder to the hip and contains tender meat. The pork belly, which is commonly turned into bacon, has layers of meat and fat, which gives it a chewy texture when it is cut into strips. Ham comes from the hind legs of the pig and is preserved. Ribs tend to be grilled or roasted, while the pork butt, which is actually the meat of the shoulder, is roasted or used for pulled pork.