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Kurobuta Pork: Chops, Ribs and Roasts
From the land that has given us Wagyu beef, we are proud to offer the most highly prized pork in all of Japan: Kurobuta pork from pure-bred Berkshire pigs.
Lobel’s Kurobuta Pork looks and tastes like no other pork.
Unlike commercial, or “white” pork, Kurobuta pork is visibly different in two important ways: The color of Kurobuta pork is darker and richer and the meat is well-marbled, a unique characteristic.
Kurobuta pork offers a unique taste experience, as well. Its texture is exquisite—supple, yet meaty. Its flavor is lush, distinctive and abundant. And the marbling yields unparalleled juiciness for pork … the meat glistens when you cut into it. |
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| Lobel's Kurobuta Pork Selections | About Kurobuta Pork | Pork Recipes | Thickness & Serving Chart |
Lobel's Kurobuta Pork Selections
Chops & Ribs
Roasts
Packages Containing Kurobuta Pork
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1. Blade Shoulder
2. Loin
3. Leg
4. Side |
5. Tenderloin
6. Spare Rib
7. Arm Shoulder
8. Hock |
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The Berkshire Legend and Lore
Legend has it that Oliver Cromwell discovered the Berkshire breed more than 300 years ago while his army was at winter’s quarters in Reading in the shire of Berks, England. From that time, the Berkshire breed has been revered for its outstanding quality, texture and flavor.
During the early 1800s, the breed was refined and has remained a pure breed since. In 1875, the American Berkshire Association (ABA) became the nation’s first swine registry and has maintained pedigree records ever since.
Berkshire swine were first brought to Japan as a gift from the British government in the 19th century.
Also, known as Japanese black hog, the breed has thrived in Japan as Kurobuta pork, a name that is synonymous for a unique dining experience.
Kurobuta Pork Today
Lobel’s Kurobuta pork is raised by small, Midwestern family farms, using all-natural production methods.
According to the ABA, Berkshire pork is well documented for its superior quality in tests conducted over the past decade. It scored the highest of all breeds in a study of sensory quality at the National Barrow Show in Austin, MN. Other studies, including those conducted by the Journal of American Science, Berkshire pork ranked tops in 19 of 22 quality measures.
Pork Recipes
You´ll find these recipes here on the site, plus many more in our cookbooks.
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Thickness & Serving Chart
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Pork with Cockles in Sweet Red Pepper Sauce