Pork preservation tips
As a common meat ingredient on people's tables, pork is rich in nutrients and delicious, and is an indispensable ingredient for many people. However, when preserving pork at home, there are often problems with keeping pork fresh. However, today we will introduce you to three simple and practical pork preservation tips, you may wish to understand them together.
Method 1: Use a refrigerator
The refrigerator is one of the necessary appliances in modern homes, and one of its biggest functions is to extend the shelf life of ingredients. For meat ingredients, especially pork, we can store them in the following ways:
1. Cut the pork to the appropriate size and then moisten its surface with a clean paper towel to avoid too much moisture leading to spoilage.
2. Put the pork into a plastic bag, squeeze out the excess air in the bag as much as possible, and then seal the mouth tightly.
3. Put the loaded pork in the refrigerator freezer, which can be kept fresh for 3-4 days. If you need to keep it fresh for a long time, you can put the pork in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator (-18 degrees), which can be kept fresh for more than a month.
In addition, it is important to pay special attention to the fact that pork should be separated from other ingredients and condiments during storage to avoid cross-contamination.
Method 2: Store after boiling
For some pork that needs to be kept fresh for a long time, such as fresh meat slices, cut strips, minced meat, etc., we can save it by the following methods:
1. After washing the pork, boil water.
2. Pour the boiling hot water into the container, put the pork in it, and blanch until the meat turns white (usually lasts 1-2 minutes).
3. Skim the scalded pork, put it in a clean airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
It should be noted that cooked pork should not be placed in the same container as raw food ingredients, and it is also necessary to avoid placing cooked pork soup for too long, so as not to spoil and affect the freshness of pork.
Method 3: Dry storage
For some pickled or baked ingredients, dry storage can be used, the specific steps are as follows:
1. Wash the fresh pork and remove impurities.
2. Cut the pork into thin slices or strips and marinate it for a period of time with flour or salt, sugar and other marinated spices.
3. Cover the pork with gauze or clothing in a dry place, compact it with large stones, keep the room properly ventilated, and leave it for 3-5 days
4. Put the dried pork in a clean box or kraft paper bag and store it in a ventilated and dry place.
This method not only prolongs the shelf life of pork, but also makes it more delicious when cooked.
Summary:
The above are a few simple and practical pork preservation tips, and there are some details that need special attention:
1. Wash your hands before handling pork, and wash and disinfect cutting tools thoroughly.
2. Try not to use disposable plastic bags and other materials that are prone to generate static electricity to reduce the possibility of meat deterioration.
3. The preserved pork should be observed at any time, and the situation of peculiar odor, discoloration, mildew and other situations should be dealt with in time.
4. Different types of pork have different shelf life, and the meat quality is tender and fresh pork keeps fresh for longer.
The above methods can extend the preservation time of pork, reduce food waste, and better ensure everyone's food safety. At the same time, it also reminds everyone that pork preservation must follow scientific methods and achieve scientific and healthy recipes in order to enjoy more delicious food.