The story of pork in the menu takes us back to the days when the Chinese people discovered the goodness of roast pork when the house burned and accidentally resulted in the first “burnt pig.” Every house in the village was soon in ashes to supply every inhabitant with the delicacy, and its popularity has steadily increased.
Like all meat, pork is classed among the protein foods and builds body tissue. Because of its high percentage of fat, it also supplies heat and energy to the body.
The U. S. Government Inspection stamp guarantees the wholesomeness of the pork you buy.
The digestibility of pork depends largely upon proper cooking—it should be thoroughly cooked in a slow oven. Smoked pork, in the form of ham and bacon, is very easily digested, this being due to the curing and smoking.
In planning the menu including pork, include vegetables containing considerable water, such as cabbage or greens, and tart fruit and spicy dessert. Such a combination will complete a meal rich in food value and satisfying to the appetite.
DISH CUT Sautéed Pork Chops Chops Breaded Pork Chops with Tomato Sauce Loin Chops Pork Steak Steak cut from shoulder { Loin, Boston butt, shoulder, Roast Pork with Apple Sauce { tenderloin, blade butt, { green ham Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Tenderloin Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes Tenderloin Crown Roast of Pork Crown prepared from ribs Spareribs and Sauer Kraut Spareribs Boiled Pork with Vegetables { Neck, belly, hocks, feet, { tails, jowl, snout, ears Breaded Pork Cutlets Shoulder Roast Boston Butt Boston butt Hot Pork Sandwiches Roast pork Cold Pork Sandwiches Boiled green ham Creamed Pork in Patties Lean loin, (use left-over) Pork Rissoles “ “ “ “
Fish is an easily assimilated protein food and is sufficient for the main dish of the meal occasionally. See cook books, referred to on page 28, for cookery methods.
Fresh fish of many varieties are available only to those who live near the great bodies of water. The national producer, however, by canning makes it possible for all housewives, regardless of residence, to have these valuable foods at any season. The process of canning is done with the utmost attention to every detail necessary to produce a perfect product.