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Many cuts stack up to the nutritional profile of poultry.
In fact, a 3-ounce serving of a skinless chicken thigh contains more fat and saturated fat than a comparable serving of trimmed pork tenderloin or boneless pork sirloin chop. If you plan to keep fresh pork longer than 2 to 3 days before cooking it, store it in the freezer . Store cooked leftovers in the coldest part of the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The best way to defrost pork is in the refrigerator in its original wrapping. You can also defrost pork as you cook it.