Six common cuts of fresh pork are leaner today than they were fifteen years ago – on average about 16 percent lower in total fat and 27 percent lower in saturated fat. What’s more, pork tenderloin is now as lean as skinless chicken breast. Use cuts with the words "loin" in their name for the leanest meats, such as pork tenderloin or loin chop. Cuts with minimal visible fat are the leanest.
