Kurobuta, which is also known as Berkshire pork, means “black pig” in Japanese. The pig is black with six white points: feet, face and switch (the last few inches of the tail). It has shorter muscle ...

Pork hocks (sometimes called ham hocks) come from the lower portion of a pig’s leg, just above the foot and below the ham. They consist of bone, collagen-rich connective tissue, fat, and some meat.

There’s no question that pork is one of the most beloved proteins (hello, bacon!). Thanks to its fat content, pork has a particularly juicy, succulent taste that sets it above other cuts of meat.