Rib Chop

Meat

Rib Chop

Rib chops carry a curved rib bone and more marbling around the eye—juicier and more restaurant-friendly than pure loin chops. French-trimmed “frenched” bones look elegant; untrimmed fat bastes the meat on the grill. Grill or pan-roast to a rosy centre; baste with butter and thyme. The bone conducts heat—mind the meat nearest it. Rest before serving. These chops take dry rubs and fruit glazes well without losing pork character. Buy thick when possible.

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Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

Butcher CutPortionPrep ReadyRib ChopVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 201

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.02 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.94 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.95 g
  • Cholesterol 65.9 mg
  • Sodium 61.4 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.9 g
  • Water 61.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Fillet is primarily muscle—leaner than belly or skin-on cuts of the same species.

History

French grill rooms popularised frenched rib chops as a refined single-portion pork cut.

Steakhouse culture treated rib chops like pork ribeyes for high-heat service.

Export butchery standardised rib-chop packs for hotel banquets and à la carte grills.

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