Pork is perhaps the most versatile meat, as each of its cuts is very distinct. Pork belly becomes bacon and chicharron, pork leg becomes ham, pork loins become pork chops, and pork shoulder becomes ...

The correct temperature for cooking pork has sparked a lot of debate over the years. Sure, people have strong preferences about the doneness of all kinds of meats. Some prefer their bacon more ...

A bit of pink in pork appears to be OK after all. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service will announce Tuesday that it has lowered its temperature recommendation for ...

We tested five popular ways to cook pork shoulder — including roasting, braising, and pressure-cooking — to find the method ...

Pork is a favorite in many kitchens around the world. From juicy chops to tender roasts, it can make any meal special. But cooking pork safely is key to enjoying it without worry. In the past, people ...

Remember how all those years your grandmother cautioned you to cook pork thoroughly? And remember how dry and chewy it always was? Well, now the government says Grandma's advice no longer applies. The ...

In the 24-hour-a-day freakout world of foodborne illnesses and recalls, this notion may take some getting used to. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture now says that we should cook pork at a lower ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new recommendations for cooking pork today: The Department now recommends that like beef, veal and lamb, whole cuts of pork should be cooked to 145 degrees ...