"Livin on a Prayer" Pork Loin ($6.99/lbs)

Pork Loin

• Other names: Center cut pork loin roast, center cut pork roast, pork center loin roast, pork center cut rib roast, pork loin center cut, pork loin center rib roast, pork loin roast center cut, and pork loin rib half.
• Where it’s from: The animal’s back.
• Bone-in or boneless? Pork loin can be sold bone-in or boneless. Bone-in loins with the backbones removed and the ribs trimmed of meat (or “Frenched”) are sometimes called pork racks, and if the pork rack is tied into a circle, it is called a crown roast of pork.
• Size: Pork loin is a large piece of meat, so you can get it cut to order. A typical roast can be anywhere from two to five pounds.
• Texture and flavor: Fairly lean, mildly flavored meat with a thick cap of fat on top; tender if cooked properly.
• How it’s cooked: Pork loin is best grilled over moderate heat or seared then slow roasted in the oven. Be careful not to overcook pork loin.

Amount Per 3 oz (85 g)

Calories 206

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12 g	18%
Saturated fat 4.4 g	22%
Cholesterol 68 mg	22%
Sodium 53 mg	2%
Potassium 360 mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 0 g	0%
Dietary fiber 0 g	0%
Sugar 0 g
Protein 23 g	46%

Vitamin C	0%	Calcium	1%
Iron	3%	Vitamin D	11%
Vitamin B6	20%	Cobalamin	10%
Magnesium	6%

 

**Per USDA