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Old September 28, 2009, 08:22 PM   #53
Buzzcook
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trichinosis and piggies.
Farm raised pigs have pretty much been made safe from trichinosis. In the last 5 years the minimum internal temp for pork (not ground) has been lowered to 150f. As I mentioned earlier 160f is the minimum internal temp for wild pigs and other game. (Some people recommend 165f)
Hard freezing meat for a very long time will also kill trichinosis. Your home freezer won't do it.

The is no such thing as having to "over" cook anything. Any food is cooked till it is done. To cook it more is just silly.
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