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Is pork considered red meat?

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  1. Edward 96GTS

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    I'm trying to cut down on red meat. Never been a fan of pork, but will give it a try if it's healthier. Also, if anyone has a great pork recipe, please post. Went to Emirel Lagasee's Nola restaurant in New Orleans and had the glazed pork chop. Outstanding flavor and tenderness.
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  2. Jedi

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    Yes. It's red meat.

    http://www.perturb.org/content/pork-red-meat.html

    "So to end the long standing debate, pork is and always has been red meat.
    The only real reason it was ever considered white meat is because the pork
    council decided back in the 80s that the term "red meat" had a bad stigma
    attached to it, and it was affecting sales. So they tried to cash in on the health
    food craze and it worked, sales went up."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork

    "Its myoglobin content is lower than that of beef, but much higher than that of chicken.
    The USDA treats pork as a red meat.[16] Pork is very high in thiamin.[17] Pork with its
    fat trimmed is leaner than the meat of most domesticated animals, but is still high in
    cholesterol and saturated fat."

    Jedi
     
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  4. bigdavyc

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    I've seen advertisements referring to pork as "the other white meat", but based on previous posts that seems to be a load of baloney.
     
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  6. AMA328

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    Think of it this way: That plate of pork chops slathered w/gravy is just as much of a 'heart attack on a plate' as that big fat juicy steak you almost chose for dinner.

    So, does it really matter if it's 'red' or not??
     
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  8. Ak Jim

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    Really?

    Ever had baby back ribs?
     

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