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Methods, Cuts, and Cooking Times

 

Do not Overcook.  Use care in timing.
Cook to an Internal Temperature of 155F
Use a Meat Thermometer

Cooking and Food Information Index
Method Cut Thickness/Weight Cook Time in Minutes
Roasting
Preheat oven to 350F.
Place pork on rack in shallow pan, uncovered.
Boston Butt Roast 3 - 6 pounds 28 per pound
Pork Loin Rib End Roast 2 - 5 pounds 27 per pound, 5 rest*
Bone-In Center Cut Roast 3 - 5 pounds 30 - 35 per pound
Tenderloin (450F) 1 - 1 1/2 pounds 28 - 30 total, 5 rest*
Broiling
Preheat  broiler to high.
Place broiler pan 4 inches from heat.
Tenderloin 1 - 1 1/2 pounds 8 - 12 per side
Tenderloin Medallions 3/4 - 1 inch 4 per side
Kabobs 1 inch 5 per side (10 total)
Ribs 3 - 4 pounds 35 total**
Grilling
Direct -- Grill covered or uncovered over hot coals 4 inches from heat.**
Indirect -- Grill covered with coals off to side, drip pan with water under pork,.**
Bone-In Center Cut Chops 1/2 - 3/4 inch 3 per side, uncovered
Tenderloin 1 pound 16 per pound, covered
Kabobs 3/4 - 1 inch 4 - 5 per side, uncovered
Ribs 2 - 4 pounds 1 1/2 - 2 hours total, indirect method
Steam/Grill
Shallow pan with 1/4 inch water; covered in 350F oven for 1 hour.
Ribs 2 - 4 pounds Steam for 1 hour, then 20 - 25 minutes on grill**
Sauté
In skillet, heat 1 -2 teaspoons vegetable or olive oil over medium heat, turn as needed.
Bone-In Center Cut Chops 1/2 - 3/4 inch 3 per side
Boneless Center Cut Chops 1/2 - 3/4 inch 2 1/2 - 3 per side
Pork Cutlets 1/4 - 3/8 inch 1 per side
Tenderloin Medallions 3/4 - 1 inch 3 per side
Fresh Ham for Scaloppini 2 - 3 ounces 1 per side
Stir Fry
In wok or skillet heat 2 teaspoons of oil over high heat.  Stir constantly.
Pork Strips 1/4 x 1/4 x 2 inches 1 1/2 total
Pan  Broil
Brush pan with small amount of oil.  Pre-heat pan over medium-high heat.  Turn as needed.  In non-stick pan, omit oil.
Boneless Center Cut Chops 1/2 - 3/4 inch 3 per side
Bone-In Center Cut Chops 3/4 inch 3 - 3 1/2 per side
Tenderloin Medallions 3/4 - 1 inch 3 per side
London Broil 1/2 - 3/4 inch 3 per side
Braise
In large, heavy, oven-proof pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat.  Brown all sides.  Add 1/2 inch of water.  Cover and bake in 350F oven or simmer on low heat on top of range.
Boston Butt Roast 3 - 6 pounds 22 per pound, rest* covered 10 minutes
Fresh Ham Roast 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 pounds 22 per pound, rest* covered 10 minutes
Stew
In pot, heat 2 teaspoons of oil over high heat.  Brown cubes on all sides, stirring constantly.  Add water or broth to cover.  Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover and simmer gently.
Pork Cubes 1 inch 40 minutes

   *   Resting time allows pork fibers to relax and juices to redistribute evenly throughout the cut.

  **  Turning frequently.

Courtesy of Smithfield, Makers of Lean Generation Pork

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