Pork Chops & Steaks

part of: Pig

Pork chops and steaks are individual-serve cuts taken from the loin, the long muscle that runs along the pig’s back. They’re one of the most popular ways to buy pork in Australia, equally at home on a weeknight dinner plate as they are on the barbecue.

Bone-in chops tend to be juicier than their boneless counterparts, as the bone helps insulate the meat during cooking. They cook quickly at high heat and pair well with apple-based sauces, mustard, or simple seasoning. Thickness matters — a chop cut too thin will dry out before it develops a good crust.

This category covers the range of loin chops and steaks, from centre-cut chops to butterfly steaks, in various preparations including bone-in and boneless options.

Farmed
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How it's made

Pork chops and steaks are cut from the loin section of a farmed pig after slaughter and carcass breakdown. The loin is separated from the ribs and spine, then cross-cut into individual portions of varying thickness. Depending on the style, the bone may be left in or removed, and the outer fat cap may be trimmed to different levels.

Nutrition (per 100g)

Energy 127kcal
Protein 22g
Carbs 0g
Fat 3.7g
Fibre 0g Sugar 0g
Mass Distribution

1 chop without refuse (Yield from 1 raw chop, with refuse, weighing 259g) is about 178 g — roughly 230 kcal of this.

What it costs the planet (per kilo)

Carbon 7.3kg
Freshwater 572.1L
Land 11.1

Where it comes from

In the kitchen

Used as

grilled or pan-fried chop

Classic dishes
  • Pork Chops with Applesauce
  • Breaded Pork Schnitzel
  • Pan-Seared Pork Chops
  • Smothered Pork Chops

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Where this data comes from

Nutrition data from

USDA

How it was calculated

SR Legacy

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