BUYING THE RIGHT CUT

Degree of Leanness
Modern-day production has reduced pork’s fat content. In fact, pork is a major contender in the lean meat category and many cuts of pork are as lean or leaner than chicken. For example, pork tenderloin is just as lean as a skinless chicken breast with 2.98 grams of fat per 3 ounce serving and meets the government guidelines for “extra lean.” For the leanest cuts of pork, look for the word “loin” on the label.

How to Cook It
If time is limited, you’ll want to select smaller cuts, like pork chops, that cook quickly. If you’re entertaining and have several other dishes to prepare, you may want to choose a roast that can be put in the oven and requires very little attention.

- Courtesy of the National Pork Board

HOW MUCH STERLING SILVER® PORK TO BUY

The average serving size for pork is 3 ounces of cooked meat. Begin with 4 ounces of boneless, raw pork to yield 3 ounces of cooked pork. A 3-ounce serving is about the size of a deck of cards.

To get the most for your money, take the time to figure out the cost per serving. Some boneless cuts may seem more expensive, but actually are a better buy because you are not paying for the bone. Calculating cost per serving is a better measure of value and can be calculated with this formula:

• Cost per serving = Cost per pound / number of servings per pound