The Best Cuts of Pork for BBQ

A BBQ classic! Ribs take a little time, but the result is juicy and flavorful, especially when cooked slowly and then heated over direct heat to caramelize the sauce.

• Their fat and collagen content keeps the meat juicy
• They absorb the flavors of marinades and sauces wonderfully
• Bones help distribute heat for even cooking

Tender and easy to cook, these chops are perfect marinated or simply seasoned. Ideal for direct cooking over medium heat, they're perfect for spontaneous BBQs.

1. Take them out of the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking
2. Simply season them with salt, pepper and herbs or marinate them for 1 to 4 hours
3. Cook them over medium-high heat (180-200°C)
4. Turn them over only once
5. Cook to an internal temperature of 63°C

• Bone-in pork chops
• Hotel cut pork ribs (with sleeve)
• Boneless butterfly pork chops
• Pork chop, middle loin, bone-in
• Smoked bone-in pork chop with Rodeo sauce
• Smoked pork chop with bone, honey and garlic
• Smoked Pork Chop with Bone

Very lean and quick to cook, pork tenderloin lends itself well to marinades. It remains tender if not overcooked and is delicious with a spiced crust, a light, fresh sauce, or a fruit chutney.

• Lean and tender meat
• Quick cooking (15-20 minutes)
• Takes on the flavors of marinades well

1. Marinate it for at least 2 hours
2. Preheat the BBQ to medium-high heat
3. Grab it on all sides
4. Finish over medium heat until an internal temperature of 60-63°C
5. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing

• Pork filet mignon
• Pork tenderloins (pack of 4)
• Texan-style marinated QC pork tenderloin
• Pork fillet with mustard and herbs
• Pork fillet with mushrooms and red wine
• Pork tenderloin with port and cranberries

Watch a video with chef Daren Bergeron who explains how to properly cook pork tenderloin on the BBQ.

Loin is a lean cut that remains tender when properly prepared. It is versatile and can be cut into medallions or roasted whole on the BBQ.

• Uniform shape for even cooking
• Delicate taste that blends well with different flavors
• Can feed several people

1. Brush it with oil and season it generously, or marinate it for 2 to 24 hours.
2. Cook it over indirect heat (300-325°C)
3. Use a meat thermometer to reach 63°C at the core
4. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing
5. Serve with a sauce of your choice

• Boneless pork loin roast
• Pork loin roast, fillet end with bone
• Double boneless pork loin
• Mexican BBQ Loin Quarter
• Chipotle Lime Loin Quarter

Sausages are always a hit on the BBQ with their convivial side and varied flavors.

• Quick and easy cooking
• Wide variety of flavors
• Enjoyable for the whole family

1. Preheat the BBQ to medium heat
2. Cook the sausages, turning them regularly.
3. Avoid piercing them to keep them juicy.
4. Cook until golden brown and firm
5. Serve in a bun or with sides

• With ribs
• Sweet Italians
• Strong Italians
• Provençal style
• BBQ
• Brie and cranberry
• Maple
• For lunch
• Bacon and cheese
• Pork and Elk with Berries
• Pork and duck with blueberries and green tea
• Pork and rabbit with apples

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Pork steak is a tasty and different option for BBQ.

• Economical alternative to beef
• Tender texture when well prepared
• Can be served slightly pink in the center

1. Season generously with salt and pepper, or marinate for 2 to 24 hours.
2. Sear over high heat on the BBQ
3. Let stand before slicing
4. Serve with a sauce of your choice

• Pork tournedos steak
• Pork thigh steak, boneless
• Tenderized Pork Steak

Perfect for making homemade burgers, kebabs, or meatballs. Easy to season and adapt to your taste.

• Versatile and easy to customize with different seasonings
• Quick cooking

• Form burger patties or buy them ready-made
• In grilled meatballs with international flavors (Italian, Vietnamese or Greek)
• Make kebabs out of them

• Ground Pork Burgers
• Ground pork, regular and lean

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Made with cubes of shoulder or loin, marinated skewers grill quickly and are a crowd pleaser.

• Even and fast cooking
• Attractive presentation
• Perfect for marinades

1. Marinate the pork cubes l’épicier at least 2 hours
2. Assemble the skewers, alternating meat and vegetables.
3. Cook over medium heat, turning regularly.
4. Brush with marinade while cooking

• Pork cubes
• Seasoned Pork Souvlakis

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Perfect for pulled pork, shoulder pork loves slow cooking, whether in a smoker or indirectly on the BBQ. It's an all-day project, ideal for relaxing in the sun in the backyard.

• Rich in fat and collagen that keeps meat tender and juicy
• Excellent value

1. Rub it with a mixture of spices, for at least 12 to 24 hours
2. Wrap the coin in a double layer of aluminum foil and place it in an aluminum container
3. Cook on very low heat (110-120°C) for 8-10 hours
4. Water it regularly with a flavored liquid or use a water tray
5. Wait until it reaches 90-95°C at the core
6. Let stand, then shred with a fork

• Pork shoulder butt roast, tied and boneless
• Pork shoulder roast

Yes, bacon can be a BBQ star! Grilled directly on a griddle, skewered, or wrapped in foil, it becomes crispy and flavorful.

• Adds an incomparable smoky flavor
• Can be used as a garnish or main ingredient in a kebab feast
• Quick and easy cooking

1. Use a baking sheet, skewer the slices, or wrap them in aluminum foil.
2. Cook over medium heat until desired doneness
3. Return regularly
4. Drain on paper towels before serving