To make pork more appealing to the masses again, the organization hired an advertising agency in 1987 that came up with the slogan, "Pork. The Other White Meat." ...

The Other White Meat") that aimed to boost pork sales in 1987. But this couldn't be further from the truth, and it has a lot to do with a little protein called myoglobin that's responsible for ...

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Pork remains lean, but its recommended cooking temperature was reduced to 145°F in 2011 (rest the chops after cooking to bring them up to 160°F), which removed the worst culinary offense.

Continue roasting for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring the beans once or twice, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 145 degrees.