A slim muscle tucked under the spine that does almost nothing for a living. It is the most tender thing on the animal and also the least forgiving: with barely any fat, the window between juicy and sawdust is only a few degrees wide.
Profile
Tenderness92
Marbling20
Umami55
Price66
Pairs with
Quick roasting90
Stir-fry78
Grilling70
Recommended cooking
60–63°CTake it off early
Sear hard, finish gently, and pull it a couple of degrees below target — a piece this thin keeps climbing off the heat.
How to pick it
Ask for the silverskin removed, or take it off yourself: it shrinks in the pan and curls the whole muscle.
Signature dishes
Grading & naming
The leanest pork primal — colour should stay light pink with almost no intramuscular fat required.
Nutrition · Per 100 g raw edible portion
120kcalCalories
22gProtein
3.5gFat
1.2gSaturated fat
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Temperatures are guidance for whole-muscle cuts. Ground meat and poultry need 71°C / 160°F throughout.