Family Cooking:Good, Bad or Nasty Pork

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is Pork Good for the Body?

Not only do pork taste good, it is good because it is actually rich in many essential vitamins and
minerals, such as B6, B12, niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc.

If you’ve got a lean cut of meat, make it leaner by trimming off any additional fatty tissue.  Now, you’re looking at a meal low in both calories and fat, especially if you stick to a 3oz serving size.  When preparing your pork, no matter the cut, bring the  internal temperature of the meat up to a minimal of 170 degrees F. Cook your pork done.

 

 

Is Pork really bad for the body?

Not necessarily.  It all depends on the cut,  how it’s handled and how it’s prepared.   Remember this one thing if you do not remember anything else.  Whether pork is bad for the body or not depends on the farmers who feed, raise and slaughter the animals for human consumption.  There is a wide negative misconception about hogs.  These animals have been vilified by those who dislike them.  We will talk about that later.

 

 

 

 

 

 

But what about trichinosis? This is a parasitic disease caused by the ingestion of undercooked pork containing roundworm larvae?

The good news is that in recent years, due to stricter legislation, the number of cases of trichinosis has decreased with around 12 cases reported each year between 1997 and 2001.

The reason for this decrease is that the pork industry has now been prohibited from allowing livestock and Pigs to eat raw meat garbage which is a disgusting habit that was common in the past.  We’ve also seen a decrease due to the guidelines of commercial freezing and storage of the pork, as well as the better-informed public who is buying the meat. When everything is in place, you should be safe.

Types
As mentioned before, the effect that pork can have on body is dependent on the cut, or type, of pork you’re
planning to eat. Some cuts are leaner and, in turn, more healthy than other cuts. The pork tenderloin is probably the leanest cut of pork, coming in at around 3 grams of fat per serving.

Pig / Pork Cuts by Chart Both a boneless top loin chop and a boneless top loin roast have around 5 g of fat, 2 of which are saturated, per serving. The bone-in center loin chop has around 6, the bone-in rib chop has around 7 and the bone-in sirloin roast has just over 8 g of fat per serving.

As we learn more about the health of our bodies in relation to what we eat, each person may very well change his stance on pork. And as science advances, the way in which we raise livestock for food begins to change, finding leaner, healthier methods of bringing food to the table.   Animal Welfare Aspects of Good Agricultural Practice pig farming.

 

 

 

Are Pigs Nasty?
Most of the time, pigs are seen by people rolling in muddy water in the pen they are confined too. Pigs will eat just about anything. True they are omnivores just like humans. They eat both plants and animals. They eat almost any kind of food, including dead insects, worms, trees, bark, garbage and even their own dead pigs.

In the wild, they forage for their food. They mainly eat leaves, grass, roots, fruits and flowers.
They enjoy rooting up the ground and waddling in mud and water. The reason for this is to rid themselves of biting parasites and to stay cool.
These animals have been taken out of their environment. They are bred for their meat for human consumption. As a result, their natural behavior has been suppressed and weakened. The horrible conditions that these animal endure on some farms is beyond belief.

Hopefully this video will enlightened people about this remarkable animal. We cook and eat these animal daily. In captivity, these animals should be raised and grown properly for human consumption.  It is the least we can do for their very tasty meat.
The Pig – Mans’ other best friend?  Pigs are not stupid, they are  intelligent animals.

 

 

 

This is an excellent video on how pig farming should be done.  Hats off to this farmer.  This is quality pig farming at its best.  Happy Grilling and Barbequing.  I eat all of my pork grilled or baked.