Can previously frozen pork be cured?

[Snert]

I have read in Ruhlman's book that it is not possible to cure previously frozen pork is that a fact or a Ruhlman rule? I can only source certified pork from a farm 1280km from my house (ZAR).

[NCPaul]

That's strange considering that wild boar must be frozen to be made safe before curing. I'm pretty sure I've done it.

[wheels]

Looks like everyone but Mr Ruhlman is marching out of step!

It's fine. Fresh is best, but frozen's fine.

Phil

[Snert]

Thanks a lot. The porkie can only reach me if frozen on the farm which is a ways from my home. Is it also possible to use this pork to make a ham?

[wheels]

There's no reason why not. There may be a loss of quality, as with any frozen product, but I doubt it will be noticeable as you're used to eating meat that's been frozen.

Enjoy, and let us know how you get on.

Phil

[badjak]

I have made sausages from previous frozen pork without a problem.
Also bacon works fine.
I was under the impression that pork used to be frozen to get rid of Trichinosis?
Also, almost all imported meat is transported frozen if the distances are too big

[Snert]

Yes the farm (www.happyhog.co.za) is 1280 km from where I stay, unfortunately.

[wheels]

For us, that wouldn't even be in the same country!

Phil