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the pork loin is a muscle running along the top of the spine, the tenderloin is a smaller muscle that runs on the other side below the loin, it is slightly more tender

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Q: What is the difference between pork tenderloin and a pork loin?
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Where does the pork tenderloin come from?

the loin or back of a pig or little baby piglet


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How much does the average pork shoulder weigh in pounds?

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How muuch cholesterol in 2 oz loin pork?

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How do you cook an 8 Lb Pork Loin?

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What is the other name for the pork double loin?

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