Pork Knuckles (red) Combo
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §402HIn simple termsThe leg tip or knuckle of the ham, the quadriceps group seamed out as one piece. Also called a 'Pocket Roast', sold into roast programs and as portion stock for ham steaks. Main muscle: M. tensor fasciae latae.
Consists of the leg tip portion of the leg (M. tensor fasciae latae and quadriceps group). Also referred to as a 'Knuckle'.
- Key muscles
- M. tensor fasciae latae, M. rectus femoris, M. vastus lateralis, M. vastus medialis, M. vastus intermedius
- Primal
- Ham
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Price (¢/lb) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 196.77¢/lb |
| 2026-06-25 | 126.97¢/lb |
| 2026-06-24 | 146.52¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 175.17¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 177.91¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 146.73¢/lb |
| 2026-06-18 | 159.85¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 147.76¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 192.56¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 194.43¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 185.64¢/lb |
| 2026-06-11 | 160.52¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 192.03¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 193.85¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of pork knuckles (red) combo?
$1.97/lb as of 2026-06-26, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's down 2.1% week over week.
Where has knuckles (red) combo traded recently?
Up 5.1% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is pork knuckles (red) combo priced?
Wholesale pork knuckles (red) combo is priced FOB plant in cents per pound and reported daily by USDA AMS as part of the National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout, Negotiated Sales (LM_PK602) report. Prices reflect weighted-average negotiated trades for delivery within 0-21 days.
What is IMPS 402H?
IMPS 402H is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Pork Leg, Tip. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
The knuckle (sirloin tip) of the ham. Compact, lean muscle group from the front of the leg. Used for boneless ham, kebabs, and stew meat.
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