Deboned, they are a wide, thick piece of meat with an oval-shaped cross section. Loin tends to be larger (at 2 to 4 pounds) than tenderloin (at 1 to 2 pounds) and should be prepared like any roast.

Boston Butt, or Pork Butt (NAMP Item 406) is most commonly used for pulled pork. One of those new joints making some great pulled pork is Mad Jack’s BBQ, a new food truck in Lockhart.

Anatomy of Commonwealth’s Pork Rind Marshmallow Squares. Pork cracklings + brown butter + marshmallows = a swine lover's dream.