Pork Sirloin

Sirloin is from the back of the pig and is often cut up into chops. These chops are less uniform in shape but delicious.

Cook Time

8-12 minutes

Best Cooking Method

Marinating & Grilling, Pan-Searing

Price Range

About This Cut

Origin

Back leg region of the pig

Characteristics

Almost as tender as loin chops, more muscle and flavor than loin, lean meat

Cooking Tips

Sirloin chops benefit from marinating before grilling. The extra muscle means more flavor, but they need marinating to keep them tender.

Popular Dishes

Grilled Sirloin ChopsMarinated Pork SirloinPan-Seared Sirloin

💡 Pro Tip

Sirloin chops might not be as uniform or pretty as loin chops, but they have more flavor from their leg muscles. Marinate them for at least 2-4 hours before grilling.