PICKING OUT A PORK CHOP I

You decided that you want to make pork chops for dinner, but when you are looking at all the choices you are not sure what you are looking for.

You are looking for pork chops that have good neutral color ranging from grayish pink to reddish brown with a very firm texture.

You should avoid pork shops that have a deep dark color or blemishes/brown spots.

The meat should be moist, but not sticky or dry.

If the pork chops look extremely pale, very soft to the touch or are sitting in a pool of pink liquid avoid purchasing.

Take a look and see if there have been any enhancements made to the meat.

It will say someplace on the packaging that it has been "enhanced" or "not infused with more than XX% water" When you see this, it means that you are not only paying for the pork, but you are also paying for extra water that the chop has been soaked in or infused with. When you cook it you may not have optimum results.