{"id":2813,"date":"2014-12-05T20:03:18","date_gmt":"2014-12-06T02:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smithfieldculinary.c.test.foodmix.net\/smithfield\/?page_id=2813"},"modified":"2020-11-19T15:49:14","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T21:49:14","slug":"pork-cooking-techniques","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smithfieldculinary.com\/smithfield\/menu-ideas\/pork-cooking-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Pork Cooking Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"

A major advantage of pork is that it does not need to be cooked well done to be safe to eat. This opens up pork to a variety of cooking methods to achieve the results you want, including smoking, roasting and grilling. Medium rare can be achieved by cooking to only 145-155 degrees Fahrenheit. However, a stand time should be utilized to allow for the juices to settle and return to the center of the meat. Use the handy table below for a variety of valuable cooking information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Pork Cut<\/th>\nBest Cooking Method<\/th>\nEnd Temp<\/th>\nStand Time*<\/th>\nVisual Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chops\/Steaks<\/td>\nGrill<\/td>\n145\u00b0F<\/td>\n3 minutes<\/td>\nMedium Rare
\n(warm, dark-pink center)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grilling Filet<\/td>\nGrill<\/td>\n150\u00b0F<\/td>\n3 minutes<\/td>\nMedium Rare
\n(warm, dark-pink center)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Filet<\/td>\nGrill<\/td>\n155\u00b0F<\/td>\n3 minutes<\/td>\nMedium
\n(pink and firm center)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tenderloin<\/td>\nGrill<\/td>\n145\u00b0F-155\u00b0F<\/td>\n10 minutes<\/td>\nMedium Rare (warm, dark-pink center)
\nto Medium (pink and firm center)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Loin Roast<\/td>\nOven Roast<\/td>\n145\u00b0F-155\u00b0F<\/td>\n15 minutes<\/td>\nMedium Rare (warm, dark-pink center)
\nto Medium (pink and firm center)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Loin Filet<\/td>\nOven Roast<\/td>\n145\u00b0F-155\u00b0F<\/td>\n10 minutes<\/td>\nMedium Rare (warm, dark-pink center)
\nto Medium (pink and firm center)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sirloin Roast<\/td>\nOven Roast<\/td>\n160\u00b0F<\/td>\n15 minutes<\/td>\nMedium
\n(pink and firm center)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Picnic Cushion<\/td>\nOven Roast<\/td>\n160\u00b0F<\/td>\n15 minutes<\/td>\nMedium
\n(pink and firm center)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steamship Picnic Roast<\/td>\nOven Roast<\/td>\n160\u00b0F<\/td>\n30 minutes<\/td>\nMedium
\n(pink and firm center)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pork Shoulder<\/td>\nSmoke or Slow Cook<\/td>\n190\u00b0F<\/td>\n15 minutes<\/td>\nWell Done
\n(falls apart when
\npulled with fork)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steamship Leg of Pork<\/td>\nOven Roast<\/td>\n160\u00b0F<\/td>\n30 minutes<\/td>\nMedium
\n(pink and firm center)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Why is there a stand time?
\nLetting pork rest results in juicier meat. That\u2019s because juices rise to the surface during cooking. When pork stands, the juices can settle and return to the center. If you slice too soon, you\u2019ll allow most of the juices to run out, creating dry meat \u2014 and no one likes that.<\/p>\n

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A major advantage of pork is that it does not need to be cooked well done to be safe to eat. This opens up pork to a variety of cooking methods to achieve the results you want, including smoking, roasting and grilling. Medium rare can be achieved by cooking to only 145-155 degrees Fahrenheit. 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