Pork

Question 0

Which country has a reputation for producing the best pork in the world?

Answer 0

Canada produces the best pork in the world for quality & cleanliness.

Question 1

What is pork?

Answer 1

Pork is the meat from hogs butchered under 1yr old.

Question 2

Young male pig that has been neutered or castrated is known as a;

Answer 2

Barrow

Question 3

A young female pig up to six months in age is known as a;

Answer 3

Gilt

Question 4

What is a Boar?

Answer 4

Adult male pig kept for breeding purposes

Question 5

What is Sow?

Answer 5

Adult female pig

Question 6

What is the weight range of a hog ready for market?

Answer 6

50-110 kg

Question 7

According to the health department regulations, what internal temperature should pork be cooked to?

Answer 7

71c/159.8-160f

Question 8

What are the 5 primal cuts of pork?

Answer 8

SSLLB

1) shoulder butt
2) shoulder picnic
3) leg
4) loin
5) belly

Question 9

Which primal cut of pork do pork chops come from?

Answer 9

Loin

Question 10

Which primal cuts of pork does prosciutto come from?

Answer 10

Leg

Question 11

Which cut of pork does bacon come from?

Answer 11

Belly

Question 12

List 5 food items considered “Charcuterie”.

Answer 12

SHBPF
Sausages
Hams/prosciutto 
Bacon/pancetta/salami
Pates
Forcemeats/confit

Question 13

What are the 4 most popular methods used in Charcuterie?

Answer 13

1) Curing (2 types dry curing/brines)
2) Smoking
3) Drying
4) Confit

Question 14

What are the 2 most important ingredients used for curing meats?

Answer 14

1) Salts

2) Nitrates/nitrites