Should I take the fat off pork before slow cooking?

Chef's answer
Pork shoulder has a good amount of fat layer on the surface. Make sure to cut away most of the excess fat, leaving just a small amount for flavor. This will make it easier to remove the fat later when making the barbecue sauce.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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When it comes time to use your salt pork and you pull it out of the barrel, you need to soak it, sometimes overnight, but at least 2 hours. You want to soak it in fresh water, changing the water often so that you get as much salt out of the pork as possible. You're never going to get it all.
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Because of its high salt- and fat-content, salt pork is not an ideal substitute for ham hock. A scant cup of broth made from a piece of fried salt pork might convey the same porky richness as a cup or two of ham-hock broth, but generally, differences in texture and bulk substantially affect recipe results..
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If using salt pork, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt pork and cook for 10 minutes. ... Add rosemary and continue cooking until tender, adding more water as necessary to keep meat covered by 1/4 inch, about 30 minutes for salt pork or 10 minutes for pancetta. Remove from heat and set aside.
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A Little Pink Is OK: USDA Revises Cooking Temperature For Pork : The Two-Way The U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered the recommended cooking temperature of pork to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. That, it says, may leave some pork looking pink, but the meat is still safe to eat.
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Cookbooks instruct to cook pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 160F (71C), which is the medium degree of doneness. Actually, under FDA guidelines, pork can be cooked to 145F (63C) for 3 minutes or 150F (66C) for 1 minute. Cooking pork at a lower temperature improves the moisture and flavor of the product..
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It's perfectly fine to cook pork to medium, or even medium rare if you so choose. ... While you're free to even cook it to medium rare if you like, we suggest you stick to medium (about 140-145 degrees), because medium-rare pork can tend to be a little chewy. Cooked to medium, it's tender and juicy.
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It's perfectly fine to cook pork to medium, or even medium rare if you so choose. ... While you're free to even cook it to medium rare if you like, we suggest you stick to medium (about 140-145 degrees), because medium-rare pork can tend to be a little chewy. Cooked to medium, it's tender and juicy.
A few more cooking questions 📍

How do you smoking a brisket in a Little Chief?

Run a few hours of smoke, then cover with foil and maintain a low heat for another six or seven hours (long and low). You'll get a TENDER flavorful Brisket. That should do the trick pretty well.

Can you put pizza directly in the oven?

Can you cook pizza directly on the oven rack? Pizza should be cooked directly on the oven rack if it's a frozen pizza, pizza with a pre-made crust, or a cooked pizza that you're reheating. Raw pizza dough should not go directly on the oven rack because it will fall through the gaps..

How do you buy a good beef brisket?

3 Tips for Buying Brisket
  • Know the cut you want. Beef brisket comes in two cuts separated by a layer of fat. ...
  • Buy the right size. As we mentioned, brisket is usually cut as small as two pounds and as large as 14 pounds. ...
  • Don't worry about the marbling.
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    Can I use ceramic plate for steaming?

    Using a steamer basket inside the cooker pot should work.

    How do you send hot dogs in the mail?

    Just get the hot dogs, shove them in, seal the box, and mail it. Then go back to order hot dogs of my own! I'm definitely using USPS. They're cheapest, but A LOT LESS than UPS or FedEx.

    Can you remove salt from bacon?

    It is a technique I learned from my friend Med, many many years ago and it involves giving the bacon a couple of hot water baths. It works with both bits and rashers. Then pour some freshly boiled water over the bacon till it is well-covered. Give it a stir and let it sit blissfully for 2 minutes..

    What goes good on naan bread?

    Preferably with some tomato soup, but honestly soup or no soup, grilled cheese is always the best. Especially when made with naan.

    What goes with crawfish boil?

    Boil the garden Also excellent boiled with the crawfish: cauliflower, artichokes, whole garlic cloves, asparagus, peppers, mushrooms and any other veg that boils well.

    What kind of bread is used for stuffing?

    Bread: You can use almost any type of high-quality bread: unsliced French or Italian bread, sturdy sandwich loaf, brioche, challah, or even corn bread. Avoid overly-soft or fluffy white sandwich loaves.

    Why does steak make me fart?

    1. Fatty foods, including pork and beef. Fatty foods slow down digestion, which can leave them festering in your gut, fermenting and getting pongy. Fatty meats are doubly tricky because they are rich in the amino acid methionine, which contains sulphur..

    What are soba noodles made out of?

    Authentic soba noodles are made from 100 percent buckwheat flour. Some brands add another type of flour like wheat or white flour. Buckwheat is a pseudocereal, not a true cereal grain..
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