For ham, the lean should be firm, fine grained, pink in color, and free from excess moisture. The fat, covering the outer layer of the meat, should have a firm feel and be milky white in color. Sometimes you may notice a rainbowlike appearance to the surface of the meat, do not worry. This rainbow is caused by the refraction of light on the cut ends of the muscle fibers. The color is not harmful nor does it affect the taste and quality of your pork.
Meats are a very ample source of nutrition and can be very tasty when prepared in the right dishes.
But just like with any food they require inspection and should be bought from a trusted butcher or grocery store. I hope my tips on how to select quality meats helps you select and prepare quality meats for yourself and your family. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site. PageWise hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, and user agrees that all such use is at its own risk. If you are under 18, please do NOT opt-in to receive email offers on this page.