Did you know pigs are excellent swimmers? They swim like tiny torpedoes. But you won’t be swimming in your own pork juice if you nail 145°F.
Also, the word “pork” comes from French. The Normans brought it. They ate the pig, the Saxons raised it. Class warfare on a plate.
And here’s a wild one: a pig’s orgasm lasts for 30 minutes. Yes, really. You’re welcome for that trivia. It makes the chop taste more triumphant.
The Bacon Exception
Bacon is its own religion. You can eat it raw if it’s cured. But it’s gross to eat raw bacon. Crisp it up, please.
Technically, cured bacon is safe at 145°F. But who stops there? You want it crunchy. A little char. A lot of joy.
Render the fat. Hear the sizzle. That sound is the universe saying yes.
