Rare Breed Pork Collar Joint 1.1kg | Grid Iron Meat

Description

Rare Breed Pork Collar Joint

Pork collar is a richly marbled cut from the upper shoulder and neck end of the pig, close to the loin. It is a favourite with butchers because it gives a good balance of lean meat and natural fat. This rare breed pork collar joint is approx. 1.1kg and serves 4. It is a useful size for a family roast, slow braise, pulled pork lunch or a couple of thick pork collar steaks. The natural marbling is what makes the cut work so well. As it cooks, the fat bastes the meat from within, helping it stay juicy and tender.

How does pork collar compare with other pork cuts?

Pork collar is richer and more forgiving than pork loin. Loin is leaner and can dry out if overcooked. Collar has more fat running through the meat, so it suits slower cooking and gives a deeper eating quality. Compared with pork shoulder, collar is neater and easier to carve. It still has the succulence of shoulder meat, but in a smaller joint with very little waste. Compared with pork belly, collar is meatier and less fatty. It gives plenty of richness without being as heavy as belly.

Best ways to cook pork collar

For a simple roast, season with salt, black pepper, garlic, rosemary, thyme, fennel seed or smoked paprika. Roast gently until cooked through, then rest before carving. For pulled pork, cook low and slow with a dry rub, cider, stock or barbecue sauce until the meat is soft enough to pull apart. You can also chill the joint slightly and slice it into thick collar steaks. Cook them in a hot pan, under the grill or over charcoal, then rest before serving. Pork collar also works well with marinades. Try garlic and herbs, mustard and cider, soy and honey, or a char siu-style glaze.

Delivery and storage

Your pork collar joint is delivered fresh, not frozen. Keep it refrigerated on arrival and use within the stated shelf life. It can also be frozen at home, making it a useful joint to keep ready for a roast, barbecue or batch cook.

Cooking notes

Roast pork collar

Bring the joint towards room temperature before cooking. Season well with salt, pepper, garlic, herbs or a dry rub. Roast gently until the pork is cooked all the way through. Rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. Slice across the grain where possible.

Pulled pork collar

Rub with salt, paprika, garlic, mustard powder and a little brown sugar. Cook low and slow in the oven, slow cooker, smoker or kamado. Add a splash of cider, apple juice or stock if cooking covered. Cook until the meat pulls apart easily with forks. Rest before shredding, then mix the meat back through its cooking juices.

Pork collar steaks

Chill the joint slightly so it is easier to slice. Cut into thick steaks. Season simply or marinate before cooking. Cook in a hot pan, under the grill or over charcoal. Rest briefly before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about pork collar, including how to cook it, how much each pack serves and whether it can be frozen.

What is pork collar?

Pork collar is a cut from the upper shoulder and neck end of the pig, close to the loin. It has a good balance of lean meat and natural fat.

Is pork collar tender?

Yes. Pork collar is tender when cooked properly. The marbling helps keep the meat juicy during roasting, braising and slow cooking.

What is pork collar best for?

Pork collar is best for roasting, braising, pulled pork, collar steaks, rotisserie cooking, char siu-style pork and slow cooking.

How many people does this pork collar joint serve?

This pork collar joint is approx. 1.1kg and serves around 4 people.

Can I cut pork collar into steaks?

Yes. Chill the joint slightly, then slice it into thick steaks. Cook them in a hot pan, under the grill or over charcoal, then rest before serving.

Is pork collar good for pulled pork?

Yes. Pork collar is good for pulled pork because the natural marbling keeps the meat moist during long, slow cooking.

Can pork collar be frozen?

Yes. This pork collar joint is delivered fresh and can be frozen at home. Freeze as soon as possible after delivery and defrost thoroughly in the fridge before cooking.

Is pork collar the same as pork shoulder?

Pork collar comes from the shoulder area, but it is a more specific cut from the upper shoulder and neck end. It is usually neater than a standard shoulder joint.

25 reviews for Rare Breed Pork Collar Joint – 1.1kg

Rated 5 out of 5

simon heard (verified owner) – September 25, 2023

Proper tasting porky pork. Slow cook, roast or air fryer. Stunning jerk pork
Rated 4 out of 5

Dave Tilbe (verified owner) – August 25, 2023

This is a cut that needs even cooking, but when you’re given a good chunk and then a bit more to make up the weight, it’s really difficult to cook both pieces evenly. Nice tasting though, and I even did them in an air fryer by adjusting times a lot.
Rated 4 out of 5

Jane Denton (verified owner) – July 19, 2023

I am giving this a 4 star even though I have not yet tried it as the marbling through the meat is glorious and the quality is excellent. I just know this is going to taste as good as it looks
Rated 5 out of 5

Julie Blaney (verified owner) – June 20, 2023

And eaten cold with all the meats own juices. Very tasty!
Rated 5 out of 5

Colin Green (verified owner) – April 26, 2023

Lovely colour great texture and cooks very well, I used the air fryer as an experiment and was not disappointed with this joint
Will be ordering again
Rated 4 out of 5

Frederick Waite (verified owner) – March 17, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5

Jackie McKeogh (verified owner) – December 28, 2022

It looks like beef, the meat was amazing. Its when white pork meat for supermarkets didn’t exist.
Rated 5 out of 5

Arwel Rees Roberts (verified owner) – September 18, 2022

Interested pork collar
We’re does meats come from ex towns
Rated 5 out of 5

Catherine Ingham (verified owner) – July 2, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

John Jones (verified owner) – May 1, 2022

Very very tasty only used half. Slowly roasted in the oven with onion and potatoes all around the joint. amazing
Rated 4 out of 5

William Hambly (verified owner) – March 28, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

Frances Skelton (verified owner) – March 14, 2022

Slow cooked to perfection. No knife required! Delicious.
Rated 5 out of 5

Susan Weeds (verified owner) – January 30, 2022

Very tasty, we cook it slowly in the oven in a self basting chop roaster and it’s lovely and moist.
Rated 5 out of 5

Bernard Harfield (verified owner) – January 24, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

Anthony Hayhurst (verified owner) – November 17, 2021

This is the best Pork joint we have had,can,t really say any more only try it.10/10