John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Can pork be medium rare?

The USDA says it’s now safe to eat pork closer to rare . Until recently, the government has said that pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160. But now they’ve reduced it to 145. Medium-rare pork is more succulent, tender, and flavorful than its well-done counterpart. Can Venison be served medium rare? …

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Does pork shoulder stink?

When bacteria cause structural and chemical changes in pork, they cause degradation of meat quality. That is when we say that the meat has gone bad – and the smell of the pork is a clear indication of spoilt meat. You must remember that this smell is different from the small of vacuum-packaged pork. The …

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Does pork hurt dogs?

The only safe pork that you should feed your dog on is the pork that is plain, uncooked, and unseasoned. Besides, if you have to feed your dog on pork, ensure that it is cooked at your home. This will assist you in having the right or correct cut of the pork suitable for your …

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How long can you keep pork chops in freezer?

Choose bone-in chops if you can. Let them come to room temperature before cooking. Pan-fry them, or brown them in the pan before baking them in the oven. Most importantly of all, don’t overcook them. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature doesn’t go past 145°F/63°C. Uncooked pork has similar freezer guidelines to …

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