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Pork Collar

KUROBUTA PORK

The SRF Kurobuta pork collar is lusciously marbled pork that’s perfect for pulled pork, cut into pork steaks or roasted for Korean bo ssam. Average weight is 3.5 lbs.

Heritage Breed

SRF Kurobuta Pork

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The Snake River Farms pork collar is a beautifully marbled cut with a rich, remarkable flavor. The collar is part of the shoulder and is called the “money muscle” in competition BBQ circles.

The pork collar is cut from the shoulder portion that runs from the neck to the tip of the loin. This versatile, boneless item is excellent smoked for pulled pork, roasted whole, braised or cut into steaks.

Kurobuta is the Japanese term for “black hog” and refers to animals of the Berkshire variety, a heritage breed. Kurobuta pork is highly marbled with a beautiful dark color, firm texture, and naturally delicious flavor. Our animals are treated humanely and are raised on small family farms without hormones using a natural slow feed process.

Average weight: 3.5 lbs.

This is a natural product, and actual weights may vary by +/- .5 lbs.

The Kurobuta pork collar is an amazingly delicious and adaptable to many cooking methods.

Slice the collar across the grain to make amazing pork steaks.

Try roasting it whole for Korean bo ssam – the cooked pork is wrapped in lettuce with steamed rice, kimchi and sauces.

Pulled pork is one of the most popular ways to prepare the pork collar. Here's a recipe using a wood pellet smoker: Pulled Pork from a Pork Collar.

If you don’t have a smoker, here’s an easy method for using an oven: How to Prepare a Snake River Farms Kurobuta Pork Collar in the Oven.

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The Snake River Farms pork collar is a beautifully marbled cut with a rich, remarkable flavor. The collar is part of the shoulder and is called the “money muscle” in competition BBQ circles.

The pork collar is cut from the shoulder portion that runs from the neck to the tip of the loin. This versatile, boneless item is excellent smoked for pulled pork, roasted whole, braised or cut into steaks.

Kurobuta is the Japanese term for “black hog” and refers to animals of the Berkshire variety, a heritage breed. Kurobuta pork is highly marbled with a beautiful dark color, firm texture, and naturally delicious flavor. Our animals are treated humanely and are raised on small family farms without hormones using a natural slow feed process.

Average weight: 3.5 lbs.

This is a natural product, and actual weights may vary by +/- .5 lbs.

Cooking Tips

The Kurobuta pork collar is an amazingly delicious and adaptable to many cooking methods.

Slice the collar across the grain to make amazing pork steaks.

Try roasting it whole for Korean bo ssam – the cooked pork is wrapped in lettuce with steamed rice, kimchi and sauces.

Pulled pork is one of the most popular ways to prepare the pork collar. Here's a recipe using a wood pellet smoker: Pulled Pork from a Pork Collar.

If you don’t have a smoker, here’s an easy method for using an oven: How to Prepare a Snake River Farms Kurobuta Pork Collar in the Oven.

What is Kurobuta Pork?

Kurobuta is a heritage breed with flavor superior to commodity pork. This premium pork is known as Berkshire in England and Kurobuta in Japan, where it is considered the culinary equivalent of Wagyu beef. Kurobuta contains abundant marbling for a heightened flavor profile and higher pH which creates a deep pink color and an increased moisture content. The result is pork with robust juicy flavor, tender texture and a hint of natural sweetness.

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Pork Shoulder vs Pork Collar

A pork shoulder is exactly as described - the shoulder of the hog.

The collar is part of the larger shoulder and is cut from the portion that runs from the neck to the tip of the loin. Technically, it is called a “center cut boneless pork butt.”

What is Kurobuta pork?

Kurobuta is the Japanese term for “black hog” and refers to animals of the Berkshire variety, a heritage breed kept pure for hundreds of years. Kurobuta pork is highly marbled with a beautiful dark color, firm texture, and naturally delicious flavor. Our animals are treated humanely and are raised on small family farms in the American Midwest without hormones using a natural, slow feed process.

How does Snake River Farms package and ship their pork products?

We ship our Kurobuta pork products with dry ice, a reusable thermal bag and the most sustainable packaging in the business to keep everything frozen right to your doorstep. Receive in 1 to 3 business days of ordering or schedule for a date in the future. Learn more about packaging and shipping here.

How long will my SRF Kurobuta pork last and how should it be stored?

For optimal quality, you can store your SRF Kurobuta pork in the freezer for up to 6 months. Per USDA guidelines, if meat is kept at 40°F or below, you can safely store thawed meat in the refrigerator for 7 days in its original cryovac seal.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7688174 / 5 from 372 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Snake River Farms pork collar is a highly praised cut, known for its rich flavor, tender texture, and excellent marbling. Customers appreciate its perfect size and quality, making it a favorite for various cooking methods. The product's humane treatment and natural raising process add to its appeal.

Summary topics

meal quality (4%): Customers loved the meal, describing it as great, highly recommended, and a must-have.
cooked texture (6%): It was noted by customers that the cooked pork was tender, flavorful, and perfect for Easter.
order intention (10%): Customers raved about the pork collar, expressing their intention to buy it again in the future.
flavor quality (20%): A significant number of customers raved about the flavor, describing it as amazing, incredible, and delicious.
size appropriateness (6%): Customers keep praising the perfect size of the product, with multiple reviews mentioning it as just the right size.

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Review highlights

"Shredded easily with great flavor, moisture, and bark." — Anonymous
"This was the most delectable delicious cut of meat.so tender wonderful flavor." — Margaret H.
"The meat looked very high quality with great color and fat running through the muscle." — Steve B.

Reviews

Love snake river farms

"Love snake river farms"

— Mike C. (5/5)

There is no denying the

"There is no denying the quality of SRF. That said, the last two orders I have placed have had missing items (multiple items missing in one of those orders). SRF has been moderately responsive to these errors and have refunded or replaced the missing items, it is the hassle and time spent in rectifying these issues that is so disheartening. I still give four stars based on quality and the hope that all future orders are complete."

— Will H. (4/5)

Tastes like regular pork shoulder

"Tastes like regular pork shoulder"

— Ricardo O. (1/5)

First time to cook a

"First time to cook a pork collar. Everyone loved it. 10 hours to cook and 2 hours to rest. I cooked at 225 degrees for 6 hours, then wrapped it for another 4 hours at 250 degrees. Didn't need no bear claws. It was so tender it fell apart. Pulled pork sandwiches Didn't last long. Thanks SRF. Next adventure is a Pork Shoulder."

— Robert K. (5/5)

Amazing!!!

"Amazing!!!"

— BradLEY E. (5/5)

Excellent!!!

"Excellent!!!"

— Mike P. (5/5)

Best cut to make Char

"Best cut to make Char Siu roast pork!"

— SELWYN L. (5/5)

The roast was delicious, we

"The roast was delicious, we definitely will get it again."

— MARIA B. (5/5)

Incredible pork cut , juicy

"Incredible pork cut , juicy meat!"

— Arturo V. (5/5)

Outstanding

"Outstanding"

— don m. (5/5)