Larger cuts of meat, like the Butcher's Choice of Atlanta, Inc. Pork Roast, are best roasted in the oven. Chops, ribs, and other smaller cuts are best grilled or broiled:

• Grilling - Always preheat your grill or let the charcoals acquire a thin coating of white ash and red glow before putting meat on the grill. The chart below offers a general guide for grilling times. However, because conditions may vary (i.e., meat weight, heat, placement on grill, weather) cooking times will vary. You must keep a close eye on your foods as they cook. Remember, bone-in cuts require longer cooking time than boneless.
• Oven Broiling - Always preheat the oven (set oven control to "broil") and use a two-part broiler pan. Place the meat 2-3" away from the heat. Leave the oven door ajar while broiling.
• Recipes - Be sure to check out our Pork Recipes page for some ultra delicious recipes that can be made with the Butcher's Choice of Atlanta, Inc. Pork products.
• How to tell when "it's done": Correctly cooked pork is juicy and tender with a slight blush of pink in the center.

*Note: Internal temperature of safely cooked pork should reach 165° F when measured with a meat thermometer!

Item Pb - STUFFED Pork Chops Cooking Guidelines:
(See Pb - STUFFED Pork Chops Product Page)

• No NOT Thaw.
• Preheat oven to 400° F.
• Place stuffed pork chops on foil lined raised edge baking sheet.
• Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.

Pork ROASTING Cooking Time Guidelines:

• Thaw pork products in refrigerator (see the Butcher's Choice of Atlanta Safety & Thawing Information page for thawing instructions).
• Set oven at 350° F.
• Roast in a shallow pan, uncovered.
• Desired internal temperature: 165° F.

Pork BROILING & GRILLING Cooking Time Guidelines:

• Thaw pork products in refrigerator. See the Butcher's Choice of Atlanta Safety & Thawing Information page for thawing instructions.
• Set oven at 350° F.
• Cook 4 inches from heat or grill.
• Occasionally "flip" the pork to cook both side.
• Desired internal temperature: 165° F.

Pork SKILLET & STOVETOP Cooking Time Guidelines:

• Thaw pork products in refrigerator. See the Butcher's Choice of Atlanta Safety & Thawing Information page for thawing instructions.
• Preheat 1-2 Tbsp. of Olive Oil in pan or skillet over low-medium heat.
• Rinse pork, pat dry, then season as desired.
• Place pork in hot oil.
• Cooked, covered, as directed below.
• Occasionally "flip" the pork to cook both side.
• Desired internal temperature: 165° F.

Pork BRAISING & STEWING Cooking Time Guidelines:

• Thaw pork products in refrigerator (see the Butcher's Choice of Atlanta Safety & Thawing Information page for thawing instructions).
• Cover and simmer with a liquid over medium heat.
• Cook covered over medium heat.
• Desired internal temperature: 165° F.