Pork Products Tips and Tricks
1. Wash hands, knives, cutting boards and anything that comes in contact with raw pork.
2. Estimate 4 oz (120g) raw pork for a 3 1/2 oz (100g) cooked serving. Water evaporates during cooking resulting in weight loss.
3. Don't overcook pork-cook to 160°F (70°C)
4. Use a meat thermometer when roasting to avoid guessing when pork is done
5. When cooking stuffed pork roasts ensure the tip of the meat thermometer is in the meat, not the stuffing.
6. Trim visible fat before cooking.
7. After removing a roast from oven cover with foil and let stand for 10-15 minutes before carving.
8. Slice pork across the grain.
9. Stir-fry pork strips quickly over medium-high heat. Do not overcook since the meat will toughen and dry out.
10. Barbecue or grill over low to medium-high heat. Use tongs for turning the meat and use separate utensils and dishes to hold raw and cooked foods.
11.Use a nonstick skillet for pan frying and stir-frying. This way you need little or no oil, reducing the amount of fat added to the recipe.