Red Seal Cook

Category - Meat and Poultry

The primal loin accounts for what percentage of the total carcass weight of a hog?
  1. 10%
  2. 20%
  3. 30%
  4. 40%
Explanation
Answer: B - The primal loin of a hog accounts for 20% of the total carcass weight. It is cut directly behind the shoulder blade and includes the rib section, a portion of the blade bone on the shoulder, and a portion of the sirloin.
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