Today's pork is lean, nutritious and delicious. There are 8 cuts of pork that have less than 180 calories and 9 grams of fat per three ounce cooked serving. Pork is an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins.
Pork is versatile and can be cooked in many different ways.
Whether roasting, broiling, pan-broiling, saut ing braising or stewing, pork's leanness and texture help it to marry well with other flavors. For maximum enjoyment, use a meat thermometer so as to not overcook pork. It will be juicy, and flavorful when cooked to an internal doneness of 160 degrees. It may also have a faint blush of pink in the center.