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Clear Advantage® Minced & Moist (MM5) Braised Pork

6 Servings
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Braised pork is the kind of dish that just feels like home. Minced & Moist (MM5), this version maintains its full-bodied flavor while ensuring safety and smooth texture in every bite.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Pork, Braised, Prepared
8 fl oz Cooking Broth, Reserved
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Food & Beverage Thickener

Serving Size

#10 scoop

Directions

  1. Wash hands before beginning preparation. Thoroughly clean and sanitize surfaces and equipment (CCP).
  2. Prepare pork according to your General Diet recipe for Braised Pork. Cook until tender and moist.
  3. Weigh out 1.5 lbs of pork. Cut into smaller pieces to allow for easier processing.
  4. Reserve 8 fl oz of cooking broth that has been strained of any bits. Hold at 140°F or higher (CCP).
  5. Place pork in a food processor. Pulse until there are no large lumps or pieces present and particles are 4mm in width and 15mm in length or less in size. Note: May mince by hand with knife as an alternate method.
  6. Add hot broth to Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Powder Food & Beverage Thickener. Whisk briskly for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Let it thicken. May take up to 5 minutes.
  7. Incorporate thickened broth mixture into minced meat so it becomes moist and cohesive.
  8. Test before serving per IDDSI Testing Methods for Minced & Moist, Level 5 (MM5) using the Fork Pressure Test, Spoon Tilt Test, no separate thin
    liquid. Refer to IDDSI.org for how to use these testing methods.
  9. Hold at 140°F or higher until service (CCP).
  10. Serve using #10 scoop.

Serving Suggestions

If recipe doesn’t pass testing for Minced & Moist, Level 5 (MM5), modify according to your organization’s Pureed, Level 4 (PU4) Braised Pork recipe.

Presentation Suggestions

This recipe may not be appropriate for all people with dysphagia. Consult with a physician or other qualified healthcare professional about questions concerning your patients’ health and diet, particularly regarding the suitability of this recipe for your patient or other individuals.

  • Verify final recipe and any garnishes using IDDSI Testing Methods for IDDSI Minced & Moist, Level 5 (MM5) before service: Fork Pressure Test, Spoon Tilt Test, no separate thin liquid.
  • Amount of moisture in various cuts of cooked pork can vary. This recipe was standardized using braised pork shoulder. Recipe may be altered to include more or less broth and/or more or less thickener depending on the results of IDDSI testing.
  • Recipe standardized and tested at 155°F. Temperature may affect IDDSI testing results.
  • Make certain to refer to local food regulation for management of time and temperature values for prepared items. This would apply to hot and cold holding as well as time out of temperature control.
  • For optimal quality and safety, these products are intended for immediate consumption upon preparation or within 24 hours following proper handling guidance.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving

• Calories 360

• Protein 27 g

• Total Carbohydrates 13 g

• Total Fat 20 g

• Sodium 290 mg

• Cholesterol 17 mg

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