Pork is a familiar dish in every Vietnamese family meal. This dish is not complicated, but it is very nutritious and easy to enjoy, so it is loved by many. However, not everyone knows how to boil pork to make it tender, delicious, and sweet without losing its nutritional value. At the same time, as pigs are often intensively farmed today, boiling it incorrectly can lead to the consumption of toxins. With the following recipe for boiling pork, you will have a safe and sweet dish.
How to choose good pork for a perfect dish
When choosing pork, opt for fresh, pinkish-red meat and avoid diseased meat. Also, do not buy surprisingly lean and thin pieces of meat, as they may have been injected with lean meat-producing chemicals, which can be harmful to your health.
However, when shopping, homemakers should also avoid buying meat that is dark red, as it may be due to the pig being injected with sedatives before slaughter, causing the blood to pool in the cells and appear darker.
Additionally, you should check the elasticity of the meat by pressing your finger into it to create an indentation. If, when you remove your finger, the meat returns to its normal shape, it is a sign of good quality meat.
The right way to prepare pork
Pork contains a lot of protein, but when you soak it in hot water, a large amount of protein is lost. Also, when you put the meat into boiling water to blanch it, the meat will change texture and shrink, causing it to absorb more chemicals and impurities, making it even more toxic. The correct way to handle raw meat is to rinse it quickly with clean water or wash it with water mixed with a small amount of salt.
The most correct and effective method is to soak the meat in a dilute salt solution to remove impurities and enhance the flavor of the dish.
Alternatively, you can place the meat in a pot of cold water and heat it on the stove until it boils. During this process, if you see foam forming on the surface of the boiling water, skim it off as it contains toxins released from the meat.
By diligently following the above steps before cooking, you can rest assured that the pork you consume is safe and healthy.