"In my opinion, the best cuts are pork butt, feet, shanks, [and] neck," Guzmán advises. Though the chef uses a combination of cuts, he still has his preferences.

For these Costco pork loins, each cut weighs approximately ½ pound, so reduce the cooking time to around 10 minutes. Check that the internal temperature has reached a safe 145 degrees Fahreneheit.

So, which cut of pork is the best value, according to Dr. Sterle? “Loins are actually a loss leader for us,” she said. “So, we’ll see those pretty cheap most of the time.