Pork Sirloin vs Chump
I'm trying to become more proficient in my understanding of pork cuts. I've heard of the "chump" (mostly from Brits) and pork sirloin. They both seem to come from roughly the same place on the pig and I've heard their qualities described similarly. Are these two different names for the same piece of meat?
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Chump and loin are close together but they are very different cuts of meat. Chump is a working cut, so has much more connective tissue than loin, so a slower cooking process is recommended for it. It's not a bad cut at all, in fact it's delicious when prepared properly, you just need to adjust your method when using it.
One thing to keep in mind is that pork loin has a chump end and a rib end, some people confuse chump end chops with chump, and it's not the same. Chump end chops are still loin, they just come from the back end of the loin and are therefore bigger.
A sirloin chop is an American term, I don't hear it used in the UK generally. US and UK use different primal cuts. A sirloin pork chop (or steak, same thing) in the US contains several muscle groups. It's got hip, backbone area, a bit of loin, etc. It's a cheaper cut because it's got working meat in it and is tougher. It's a great choice for braising.
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What is chump pork?
CHUMP CHOPA really meaty chop, cut from the rump of the pig, it can be bought either on or off the bone. Chump is a cheap cut with delicious flavour and texture. It's versatile and easy to cook, either fried, grilled or barbecued. Serve with a tangy chutney or dressing to cut through the fattiness of the chop.What is another name for pork sirloin?
Pork Sirloin Roasts (a.k.a. loin pork roast, pork hipbone roast, pork loin end roast) are lean but less expensive than pork tenderloins.What is the chump end of pork?
The pork chump is the top sirloin or rump end of the pork loin where it attaches to the leg/ham of the pig. When left attached to the loin, it can either be boned and rolled as part of the boneless pork loin roast, or boned out and sold as steaks.Is pork sirloin the same as pork loin?
Pork sirloin \u2013 also sometimes called pork loin, pork loin roast and center cut pork roast \u2013 and pork tenderloin are two different cuts of meat and look very different. The pork tenderloin is long and thin while the pork sirloin is shorter and not as thin.The Difference Between Pork Loin and Pork Tenderloin ~ Butcher Block Basics ~ Noreen's Kitchen
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