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Pork comes from a pig and is colloquially known as "the other white meat". Although there are many parts of a pig, pork can be divided into five primal cuts: Shoulder Butt, Picnic Shoulder, Loin, Ham and Belly.
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Baked Ham with Sweet and Spicy Glaze
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Basil Pork and Green Bean Stew
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Makes 4 servings
Bolognese-Style Pork Ragú over Spaghetti Squash
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