What is a primal cut in the front of the hog, the area on top behind the neck, including the shoulder area?
a.Boston butt
b.hocks
c.picnic shoulder
d.tenderloin
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| Answer: a |
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From which region of a hog is most bacon obtained?
a.fatback
b.hocks
c.loin
d.side
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| Answer: d |
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After how long does the quality of securely wrapped frozen pork begin to diminish?
a.fourteen days
b.nine weeks
c.six months
d.two years
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| Answer: c |
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Which cooking method is best with tougher cuts of pork?
a.combination method
b.dry heat cooking
c.marinating
d.moist heat cooking
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| Answer: d |
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Why is it important with a dry cooking method for pork to reach a minimum internal temperature of 145°F?
a.to break down collagen
b.to kill Trichinella spiralis
c.to make the meat tender
d.to prevent charcuterie
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| Answer: b |
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