Pork Collar

TheBBQJew · 10-16-2018, 02:41 PM

I usually get a sliced pork sandwich at my local BBQ joint and it is awesome! I never thought to ask which cut it was but today I did and they said it was pork collar. I was thinking it was butt and I was wrong. Never heard of the pork collar before. Anybody else? They throw it in the smoker with applewood till the internal temp is 155. It’s nice and fatty. Maybe my favorite cut of pork of all time. Very similar to butt as they are neighbors. Why don’t we here more about the collar cut?

Joshw · 10-16-2018, 02:50 PM

It is a great cut, but labor intense. It comes from the neck, and most butchers don't take the time to remove it whole. It ends up in sausage.

GVDub · 10-16-2018, 04:02 PM

Now you've got me jonesing for some pork collar. Looks like Asian markets would be a good first stop in the search.

scp · 10-16-2018, 06:10 PM

I am pretty sure Pork collar is...as we know it is the money muscle aka coppa.

IamMadMan · 10-16-2018, 07:30 PM

Pork collar is also know as pork scotch. Pork collar is a fairly unfamiliar American cut. It is the part of the shoulder that runs from the base of the pig's neck to the tip of the loin. You don't often see it stateside, but it's common in neighborhood European ethnic markets.

This highly marbled meat can be cooked and enjoyed in many ways: Whole roasted, or cut into fillets and grilled in slices.

LYU370 · 10-16-2018, 08:11 PM

I believe Sonny's BBQ sells it in their restaurants. At least they did a few years ago.

TheBBQJew · 10-16-2018, 08:36 PM

I was told it’s cheaper by the lb than a Boston butt so maybe a reason restaraunts use it. I’m travelling now but when I get home I’m going to ask my butcher to get me a collar. It’s delicious!

I don’t think it’s the money muscle. It’s too big.

SRF sells it... https://www.snakeriverfarms.com/kuro...rk-collar.html

DBBQ · 10-16-2018, 08:56 PM

I have made this recipe 2x, and it was WELL received. I loved it!

http://www.slapyodaddybbq.com/2014/0...n-carrot-slaw/

Badjak · 10-17-2018, 12:43 AM

I know it as pork neck.
We get it here as pork neck chops. My favourite chop as the fat is dispersed thoughout the chop so it doesn't get dry.
We can also get it as the whole cut. I like it :)

SmokinAussie · 10-17-2018, 07:03 AM

Very common cut here. Pork Scotch or Pork Neck, as mentioned above already.

It's a relatively expensive cut here in Downside Up Land. Often it is treated like a beef rib eye as the anatomy of both together looks remarkably similar. Also it is cut down in Chinese cuisine to make Char Siu while the Italians cure it for Coppacollo.

Very versatile cut. Very delicious. Costco sells it here as a "Collar Butt"

Cheers!

Big George's BBQ · 10-17-2018, 08:27 AM

Sounds like something I would like to try

10-16-2018, 02:41 PM	#1
TheBBQJew On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-19-18 Location: New York, NY Name/Nickname : BBQ Jew	Pork Collar I usually get a sliced pork sandwich at my local BBQ joint and it is awesome! I never thought to ask which cut it was but today I did and they said it was pork collar. I was thinking it was butt and I was wrong. Never heard of the pork collar before. Anybody else? They throw it in the smoker with applewood till the internal temp is 155. It’s nice and fatty. Maybe my favorite cut of pork of all time. Very similar to butt as they are neighbors. Why don’t we here more about the collar cut?

10-16-2018, 04:02 PM	#3
GVDub Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-29-18 Location: Los Angeles, CA Name/Nickname : George	Now you've got me jonesing for some pork collar. Looks like Asian markets would be a good first stop in the search. __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, don't take up skydiving." — Unknown

10-16-2018, 06:10 PM	#4
scp is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-29-11 Location: Shawnee Ks Name/Nickname : Barry	I am pretty sure Pork collar is...as we know it is the money muscle aka coppa. __________________ WSW 22..Weber Performer..IQ110..Maverick ET732

10-16-2018, 08:11 PM	#6
LYU370 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: Streamwood, IL	I believe Sonny's BBQ sells it in their restaurants. At least they did a few years ago. __________________ Andy FEC100 - Big Joe - Weber Spirit II Gasser Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?!?!? Join us, It's a BLAST!! Join us for the Inaugural 2024 South East Bash - May 2024 Tennessee - Sign Up Link

10-16-2018, 08:36 PM	#7
TheBBQJew On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-19-18 Location: New York, NY Name/Nickname : BBQ Jew	I was told it’s cheaper by the lb than a Boston butt so maybe a reason restaraunts use it. I’m travelling now but when I get home I’m going to ask my butcher to get me a collar. It’s delicious! I don’t think it’s the money muscle. It’s too big. SRF sells it... https://www.snakeriverfarms.com/kuro...rk-collar.html
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10-16-2018, 02:50 PM	#2
Joshw Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-25-17 Location: Oklahoma	It is a great cut, but labor intense. It comes from the neck, and most butchers don't take the time to remove it whole. It ends up in sausage.

10-16-2018, 07:30 PM	#5
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	Pork collar is also know as pork scotch. Pork collar is a fairly unfamiliar American cut. It is the part of the shoulder that runs from the base of the pig's neck to the tip of the loin. You don't often see it stateside, but it's common in neighborhood European ethnic markets. This highly marbled meat can be cooked and enjoyed in many ways: Whole roasted, or cut into fillets and grilled in slices.

10-16-2018, 08:56 PM	#8
DBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-15-15 Location: Snohomish County, WA. Name/Nickname : Dennis	I have made this recipe 2x, and it was WELL received. I loved it! http://www.slapyodaddybbq.com/2014/0...n-carrot-slaw/

10-17-2018, 12:43 AM	#9
Badjak is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-23-16 Location: In the hot Zambezi Valley	I know it as pork neck. We get it here as pork neck chops. My favourite chop as the fat is dispersed thoughout the chop so it doesn't get dry. We can also get it as the whole cut. I like it :) __________________ Life is too short to drink bad wine (anonymus)

10-17-2018, 07:03 AM	#10
SmokinAussie somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-19-09 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland! (Finally Escaped Melbourne) Name/Nickname : Bill	Very common cut here. Pork Scotch or Pork Neck, as mentioned above already. It's a relatively expensive cut here in Downside Up Land. Often it is treated like a beef rib eye as the anatomy of both together looks remarkably similar. Also it is cut down in Chinese cuisine to make Char Siu while the Italians cure it for Coppacollo. Very versatile cut. Very delicious. Costco sells it here as a "Collar Butt" Cheers! __________________ A butterflies wings. About to bring down everything...

10-17-2018, 08:27 AM	#11
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Sounds like something I would like to try __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD