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After the removal of the fillet, the leg and chump is removed between the 5th and 6th (last two) lumbar vertebrae
Bone-in loin without the fillet, and with rind and fat removed to a maximum fat depth of 10 mm.
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After the removal of the fillet, the leg and chump is removed between the 5th and 6th (last two) lumbar vertebrae
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Make a mark in the centre of the 4th and 5th rib counting from the neck down and in the centre of the 5th thoracic vertebrae draw a straight line. Saw and cut following this line to remove the forequarter.
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Middle of pork.
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The belly is removed from the loin, 50 mm from the tip of the eye muscle …
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… and by following the back line of the carcase towards the lumbar section of the loin.
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The rind is removed from the loin. Maximum, fat level 10 mm.
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Loin of Pork – bone-in, rindless, excluding fillet.