Pork Tips

 Stammen Family Pork Tip

Do you have a favorite recipe that uses another meat besides pork?  Give it a try with pork like I did and make your favorite casseroles, salads, and sandwiches using pork chops.  Put that ham on pizza, quesadillas, and hoagies and turn that ground sausage into burgers, soups, and even meatloaf.  The choices and possibilities are endless with pork. Take some time to meet my family and try my Family Style Hearty Pork Bake.  I hope you love it as much as we do!

Kaffenbarger Family Pork Tip

The great thing about the pork tenderloin is its leanness.  It meets the USDA’s guidelines for “extra lean” with just 5 grams of fat.  It’s a great way to feed the family and give everyone a healthy diet.  In fact, when looking for lean cuts of pork searching for loin in the name is a good bet.  Take a quick moment to try the Heartland Honey Pork Medallions and fill up your family with a meal that they will love!

McClure Family Pork Tip

Cook once.  Eat twice.  That is what you can do with my Quick Pork Fajitas.  Turn those leftovers into the Continental Baguette, Mu Shu Pork, or Curried Pork Salad.  With just a little planning on one night, you can take the next night off!  Pork’s versatile flavor makes it great for a variety of dishes.  We hope you take the time to meet our family, try Quick Pork Fajitas, and learn a little bit about our farm.

Dues Family Pork Tip

Here’s a quick tip for handling ground pork.  To avoid having the pork stick to your hands, dip your hands in cold water before handling the meat to make burgers or meatballs. Do not over handle the meat when making patties. Keep a light touch and do not over-compact.  Try our Sausage Meatball recipe for supper tonight and while they are in the slow cooker take a moment to meet our family and watch our video about our farm.  Enjoy!
 

Stuckey Family Pork Tip

Do you have picky eaters at home?  Add blue food coloring to vanilla yogurt to make it more appealing to for the kids.  The Club Ham Sandwich is a great recipe to turn into a picnic and make lunch or dinner more exciting.  It is as easy as cooking the bacon ahead of time.  You can also make the sandwich your own by adding a variety of meats and toppings.  Add a little kick with some peppers or make it classier by toasting the bread, meat, and cheese.  I hope you take a moment to try our recipe and meet our family!

More Pork Tips:

Grilling?

          - Check out some tips here and here.

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.

Dieting? 

          -  Pork loin cuts are just as lean as skinless chicken breast, per the USDA. 

There is a wealth of pork information available at www.TheOtherWhiteMeat.com.  We encourage you to use that resource and use it often!