Pork Flashcards
Always cook to
Well done
Grades
1,2,3,4
Grading based on
Quality and yield, checked for wholesomeness
Optional
Butchered animals
Barrow- make hog, weight gain
Gilts- immature female, no babies
Nutrition
Protein-complete
Iron- red blood cells
Zinc- disease fighting
B vit.- healthy nerves
3oz serving=180 calories
Ham
Thigh and butt
Cured/smoked
Best=Virginia or country
Shoulder
Picnic ham
Boston butt
Roast
Loin
Rib end
Loin end
Tenderloin-best
Bacon
Fat determines quality , cured/smoked belly of hog
How many parts of the pig are used
All
Chitterlings
Intestines
Head cheese
Jellied, spiced and pressed meat from hogs
Suckling
Baby pig 4-6 weeks old
Jowl
Cheek meat used in pork and beans
Hocks
Knee joint
Fat back
Unsmoked bacon
Canadian bacon
Boneless loin of pork
Cottage ham
Boneless meat extracted from blade section of Boston butt
Fresh ham
Unsmoked ham cut from the hind legs
Prosciutto ham
Italy, hard and dry
Salt pork
Fat back or clear plate that has been cured in salt
Variety meats
Liver, brain, tail used to make sausage
Pork is considered tender based on
Age