PORK
The story of pork in the menu takes us back to the days when the Chinese people discovered the goodness of roast pork when the house burned and accidentally resulted in the first “burnt pig.” Every house in the village was soon in ashes to supply every inhabitant with the delicacy, and its popularity has steadily increased.
Like all meat, pork is classed among the protein foods and builds body tissue. Because of its high percentage of fat, it also supplies heat and energy to the body.
The U. S. Government Inspection stamp guarantees the wholesomeness of the pork you buy.
The digestibility of pork depends largely upon proper cooking—it should be thoroughly cooked in a slow oven. Smoked pork, in the form of ham and bacon, is very easily digested, this being due to the curing and smoking.
In planning the menu including pork, include vegetables containing considerable water, such as cabbage or greens, and tart fruit and spicy dessert. Such a combination will complete a meal rich in food value and satisfying to the appetite.
PORK DISHES
| DISH | CUT | |
| Sautéed Pork Chops | Chops | |
| Breaded Pork Chops with Tomato Sauce | Loin Chops | |
| Pork Steak | Steak cut from shoulder | |
| Roast Pork with Apple Sauce | Loin, Boston butt, shoulder, tenderloin, blade butt, green ham | |
| Stuffed Pork Tenderloin | Tenderloin | |
| Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes | Tenderloin | |
| Crown Roast of Pork | Crown prepared from ribs | |
| Spareribs and Sauer Kraut | Spareribs | |
| Boiled Pork with Vegetables | Neck, belly, hocks, feet, tails, jowl, snout, ears | |
| Breaded Pork Cutlets | Shoulder | |
| Roast Boston Butt | Boston butt | |
| Hot Pork Sandwiches | Roast pork | |
| Cold Pork Sandwiches | Boiled green ham | |
| Creamed Pork in Patties | —Lean loin, (use left-over) | |
| Pork Rissoles | ||