Question 1

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 buttE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Where does bacon come from?

Accepted Answer

A)   loin
B)   leg
C)   shoulder
D)   bellyE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)   kurobuta
B)   chimichurri
C)   adobo
D)   mojo criolloE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)   hindquarter
B)   ham
C)   forequarter
D)   loinE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

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 8

Pigs are bred to have long loins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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)  waterE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

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 11

What is the primary ingredient in jambalaya?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

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 13

Canadian bacon is prepared from boneless pork loin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

How can you prepare fresh ham?

Accepted Answer

A)   smoking
B)   curing
C)   braising
D)   any of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which primal cut of pork is the least tender?

Accepted Answer

A)   Boston butt
B)   fresh ham
C)   shoulder
D)   bellyE) A) and C)
F) All of the above C

Question 16

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 aboveE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

What should be trimmed from pork tenderloin before cooking?

Accepted Answer

A)   connective tissue
B)   chine bone
C)   silverskin
D)   backfatE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

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 loinE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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Where does bacon come from?

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

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

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

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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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Pigs are bred to have long loins.

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

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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 is the primary ingredient in jambalaya?

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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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