Exam 17: Pork

Canadian bacon is prepared from boneless pork loin.

Which primal cut of pork is the least tender?

The pork loin is the only primal cut of pork that is not typically cured or smoked.

What should be trimmed from pork tenderloin before cooking?

What is important to remember when tying a boneless pork roast?

The primal fresh ham comprises about one quarter of the total carcass weight.

Pork is tender because advances in animal husbandry have made it leaner.

What does the term niche pork refer to?

What is the primary ingredient in jambalaya?

Where does bacon come from?

Pigs are bred to have long loins.

Because pork has a mild flavor, it is complimented by a variety of seasonings from spicy to sweet.

Where do the highest quality and most expensive cuts of pork come from?

What is the ratio of salt to water for a light brine?

What is the name of a thick herb sauce served on meats in Argentina?

Where are center cut pork chops cut from?

What is the meaty, tender pork cut containing a portion of the blade bone?

How can you prepare fresh ham?

Why is a thin layer of fat left on center cut pork chops?

Unlike beef, veal and lamb, the ribs and shoulder of a pork carcass are considered a single primal cut.