A guide to pork cuts
Here's a guide to some of our favourite pork cuts available at Coles, and the tastiest ways to cook them.
Find out what cut works for different techniques and types of recipes, then roll up your sleeves to make some of our tasties pork dinners.
Sizzle steaks
BEST FOR: grilling, pan-frying
COOK TIME: 2 minutes
TOP TIP: At 1-1.5cm thick, these steaks are ideal for when you need a fast meal. Rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute so it's juicy not dry.
Spare ribs
BEST FOR: roasting, BBQ-ing, slow-cooking
COOK TIME: 2 1/2 hours in the oven
TOP TIP: This meaty cut is tougher than others so needs to be cooked slowly to make it tender. Choose it for times when you're not in a rush to cook.
Loin chops
BEST FOR: pan-frying, grilling
COOK TIME: 6-8 minutes or until just cooked through
TOP TIP: This lean cut has the bone in, which gives lots of flavour. It doesn't take long to cook - for the juiciest results, cook until its blushing pink, not white.
Boneless shoulder
BEST FOR: roasting, slow-cooking for pulled pork
COOK TIME: 35 minutes per 500g
TOP TIP: This cut makes a quick roast. For crisp crackling, dry out the rind in the fridge overnight, then rub with salt before cooking.
Mince
BEST FOR: stir-frying or making patties
COOK TIME: 5 minutes
TOP TIP: You can use lean and regular mince interchangeably, but the higher fat mince is juicier, so its better for burgers, while lean mince is good for bolognaise as you add plenty of liquid.
