Question 1

Why is a thin layer of fat left on center cut pork chops?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Unlike beef, veal and lamb, the ribs and shoulder of a pork carcass are considered a single primal cut.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the name of a thick herb sauce served on meats in Argentina?

Accepted Answer

A)   kurobuta
B)   chimichurri
C)   adobo
D)   mojo criollo

Question 4

Where are center cut pork chops cut from?

Accepted Answer

A)   sirloin end of the loin
B)   belly
C)   Boston butt
D)   the blade bone end of the loin

Question 5

Which primal cut of pork is the least tender?

Accepted Answer

A)   Boston butt
B)   fresh ham
C)   shoulder
D)   belly C

Question 6

What is the primary ingredient in jambalaya?

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Question 7

Pork is tender because advances in animal husbandry have made it leaner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Canadian bacon is prepared from boneless pork loin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 9

Pigs are bred to have long loins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What does the term niche pork refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)   sucking pig
B)   conventional breeds of hogs
C)   free-range pork
D)   none of the above

Question 11

Because pork has a mild flavor, it is complimented by a variety of seasonings from spicy to sweet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The pork loin is the only primal cut of pork that is not typically cured or smoked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

What should be trimmed from pork tenderloin before cooking?

Accepted Answer

A)   connective tissue
B)   chine bone
C)   silverskin
D)   backfat

Question 14

What is the ratio of salt to water for a light brine?

Accepted Answer

A)   0.5 ounces (15 grams)  of salt per 16 fluid ounces (480 milliliters)  water
B)   4 ounces (120 grams)  salt per 32 fluid ounces (960 milliliters)  water
C)   1 ounce (30 grams)  of salt per 24 fluid ounces (720 milliliters)  water
D)   1 pound (480 grams)  salt for every gallon (4 liters)  water

Question 15

What is the meaty, tender pork cut containing a portion of the blade bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   spareribs
B)   loin
C)   fresh ham
D)   Boston butt

Question 16

How can you prepare fresh ham?

Accepted Answer

A)   smoking
B)   curing
C)   braising
D)   any of the above

Question 17

What is important to remember when tying a boneless pork roast?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Where does bacon come from?

Accepted Answer

A)   loin
B)   leg
C)   shoulder
D)   belly

Question 19

The primal fresh ham comprises about one quarter of the total carcass weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Where do the highest quality and most expensive cuts of pork come from?

Accepted Answer

A)   hindquarter
B)   ham
C)   forequarter
D)   loin

Exam 17: Pork

Why is a thin layer of fat left on center cut pork chops?

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Unlike beef, veal and lamb, the ribs and shoulder of a pork carcass are considered a single primal cut.

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What is the name of a thick herb sauce served on meats in Argentina?

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Where are center cut pork chops cut from?

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Which primal cut of pork is the least tender?

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What is the primary ingredient in jambalaya?

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Pork is tender because advances in animal husbandry have made it leaner.

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Canadian bacon is prepared from boneless pork loin.

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Pigs are bred to have long loins.

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What does the term niche pork refer to?

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Because pork has a mild flavor, it is complimented by a variety of seasonings from spicy to sweet.

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The pork loin is the only primal cut of pork that is not typically cured or smoked.

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What should be trimmed from pork tenderloin before cooking?

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What is the ratio of salt to water for a light brine?

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What is the meaty, tender pork cut containing a portion of the blade bone?

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How can you prepare fresh ham?

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What is important to remember when tying a boneless pork roast?

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Where does bacon come from?

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