Recipes
There are as many ways to prepare pork as there are opportunities to share them with friends and family - from Chinese sweet and sour pork, to German suckling pig, to slow cooked American barbecue. Forget about all the health related reasons to include pork in your diet, cook pork because it is versatile and just plain delicious.
Each month we feature a few recipes we think you'll love, but if you don't find what you're looking for here visit theotherwhitemeat.com and browse thousands of pork recipes. We encourage you to use that resource and use it often!
New to the kitchen?
So is our very own Coordinator of Promotional Programs, Brooke Clay. Follow her journey by visiting basicswithbrooke.blogspot.com.
Cooking Tips:
The magic number is 160!
For best results when preparing fresh pork, use a meat thermometer and cook to no higher than 160 degrees F finished internal temperature.
Rule of thumb
Cook pork about 20 minutes per pound.
Pink is in!
Correctly cooked pork is juicy, tender, and slightly pink in the center.
Looking for healthier options?
Pork loin cuts are just as lean as skinless chicken breast, per the USDA.
