As a Noun:
- Pork chop: A thick slice of meat cut perpendicular to the spine, often bone-in and ideal for grilling or frying. Search for pork chops on Amazon.
Example Sentence: She marinated the pork chop overnight before grilling it to perfection.
- Pork tenderloin: A long and tender cut located in the upper inner portion of the pig. It is versatile, lean, and suitable for roasting, grilling, or using in stir-fries. Search for pork tenderloin on Amazon.
Example Sentence: He seasoned the pork tenderloin with garlic and herbs before searing it in a hot pan.
- Pork belly: A fatty and flavorful cut from the underside of the pig. It is widely used in various cuisines and commonly used for making bacon. Search for pork belly on Amazon.
Example Sentence: The chef slow-roasted the pork belly until the skin turned crispy and caramelized.
- Pork shoulder: Also known as pork butt or Boston butt, it is a flavorful and well-marbled cut from the upper part of the front legs. It is perfect for slow cooking, smoking, or braising. Search for pork shoulder on Amazon.
Example Sentence: They cooked the pork shoulder for hours until it was fall-apart tender.
As an Adjective:
- Porky: Describing something that resembles or tastes like pork. It is often used to describe food or flavors. Search for pork-flavored products on Amazon.
Example Sentence: The soup had a rich and porky flavor that brought back childhood memories.
- Pork-filled: Used to describe a food item, such as a dumpling or pastry, that contains a filling made predominantly from pork. Search for pork-filled products on Amazon.
Example Sentence: The restaurant is famous for its delicious pork-filled dumplings.