While other cuts may seem like the right call, few have the total package of attributes of pork shoulder. Despite its name, tenderloin is far too lean for a stew, becoming dry despite the moist ...

They are typically cut from the loin of the pig, offering a balance of lean meat and decadent marbling. A full pork loin is a big cut, anywhere from 12 – 18 pounds, so there are a lot of various chops ...