The Best Ideas for Flavoring Pork
In the world of meats, trends come and go, but pork is a classic that will always be popular. There are more ways than ever to flavor pork, no matter what cut of meat is being prepared. Inspiration can come from many different sources, including both regional and ethnic flavors from around the globe. Checking out some of the hottest new spices and flavor ingredients can be a great place to start when looking for new ways to create delicious flavors for pork.
When it comes to American regional cuisine, there’s no better place to start when looking at pork flavors than the world of barbecue. Of course, probably the most popular barbecue flavor for pork is the sweeter, tomato-heavy Southern style barbecue, which often also utilizes strong vinegar flavors and spices for a little bit of a kick that can delight your taste buds.
Cajun cuisine is another great place to look for delicious pork flavors. A variety of Cajun spices, combined with flavors such as garlic, onion, sage, and of course chili, can be used to create everything from traditional dishes straight out of a Louisiana chef’s repertoire to pork chops, burgers, and more.
For a more global outlook on creating flavors for pork products, flavorists can look to the Italian countryside. Flavors such as sage, sun-dried tomato, delicious creamy cheeses and dairy ingredients (such as from Advanced Biotech’s Natural Dairy Complex) can all be used to do something a little bit different with pork than consumers might be used to.
So where else can you look to create delicious flavors? There are numerous Asian flavors to explore, as well as Latin American, and even African flavors that can provide a unique twist on this classic type of meat.