Handmade sirloin capicola

copa lombo

Loin capicola or lonzino is a product made from pork loin, with or without a layer of fat, generally fermented, dried and cured at controlled temperature and humidity. It is important to highlight that there are several ways to produce capicola and there is no single correct way, but it is very important to follow the basic principles that guarantee a final product without serious defects or high risks of contamination. Remember that it is raw meat that has been kept exposed to air for months, without harsh chemical treatment or extreme temperatures. Continue reading Copa lombo artesanal

ANVISA Ordinance on meat additives

Flor de Sal

Limits on the use of food additives for meat products. Sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, other preservatives, stabilizers, flavorings, colorings, flavor enhancers, humectants, acidulants, acidity regulators and antioxidants. Function Assignment of Additives, Additives and their Maximum Use Limits for Category 8 – Meat and Meat Products.
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Chicken sausage recipe

linguiça de frango

Be careful when changing the proportions as the skin and fat from the drumstick will add moisture and flavor to the sausage. If you add too much chicken breast, the sausage will be dry, with little flavor and brittle when eaten. In terms of sausage, it is a light recipe because for this suggested proportion it is unnecessary to add more fat. But, if you prefer, add 10% of the weight of the meat in pork subcutaneous fat, chopped into 1 cm cubes. Continue reading Receita de linguiça de frango

Translation of beef cuts

Translation for types of beef cuts. Some cuts may not be exactly the same, as different cuts are made in each country. We seek to bring the list of similar cuts closer to each other. Keep in mind that there may be variations that, depending on the case, need to be taken into account when using in your recipes, as there may be variations in the amount of fat, meat and bone.

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Translation of pork cuts

Translation for types of pork cuts. Some cuts may not be exactly the same, as different cuts are made in each country. We seek to bring the list of similar cuts closer to each other. Keep in mind that there may be variations that, depending on the case, need to be taken into account when using in your recipes, as there may be variations in the amount of fat, meat and bone.

Cortes norte americanos de porco
North American cuts of pork

Cut in English Cut in Portuguese
Pork Shoulder Pork shoulder
Boston Butt Top of pork shoulder
Pork Butt Top of pork shoulder
PorkLoin Pork loin
Pork Belly bacon
Fatback Layer of fat beneath the skin.
Lard Lard
Leg/Ham Pork shank
Rump Top part of the pork shank
Shank Lower part of the pork shank
Pork Rib Pork rib
Pork Chop Cutting a rib bone with the surrounding meat
Tenderloin Pork Pork fillet
Pork Fillet Pork fillet

Is barbecue bad for your health?

Meat roasted on a barbecue, which by default has direct exposure to smoke from burning charcoal, is equivalent to a rapid and very hot smoking process, therefore it will inevitably contain particles of aromatic hydrocarbons, which are responsible for the specific flavor of the whole and any edible product that is exposed to smoke from burning any organic material. Continue reading Churrasco faz mal à saúde?