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I don't eat pork for religious reasons, but a lot of recipes use them. What kind of meat is a suitable substitute for pig products? More specifically:

  • Ground pork
  • Ham slices
  • Pork chops
  • Lard: Do other fatty products like butter replace it?

I'm not looking for an exact replication, but more on approximations of what meat tastes similar. As I have no idea what pig meat and fat is supposed to taste like, I have no idea how recipes that use them are supposed to taste.

An answer that explains what flavors pig products bring to a recipe would also be helpful.



Best Answer

First, consider substituting the recipe altogether as replacing the main meat and expecting similar results is just unreasonable.

That said, here are some broad suggestions:

  • Pork Tenderloin: Veal tenderloin.
  • Pork Chops: Veal chops, or even Chicken breast.
  • General non-cured pork meats: Veal.
  • Pork Sasauges: Beef sausages of the same spice mix. (you'll need synthetic casing)
  • Cooked Ham: Cooked turkey or Beef/Veal Mortadella.
  • Smoked Ham: Smoked turkey.
  • Bacon: see this. There is also turkey bacon with similar to bacon taste.
  • Prosciutti, has no substitute. This one is all about pig fat flavor.



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That said, here are some broad suggestions: Pork Tenderloin: Veal tenderloin. Pork Chops: Veal chops, or even Chicken breast. General non-cured pork meats: Veal.

What are the alternatives to pork products?

Tempeh is considered as perhaps the best substitute for pork. It has a reliable dry texture along with a tangy flavor. Tempeh is made from a combination of beans and grains or fermented soybeans. Since it is a frozen good, it's important that it is cooked thoroughly prior to consumption.

Is there a vegan substitute for pork?

So, you can use seitan, a type of plant-based meat made from vital wheat gluten, for things such as vegan sausages and ribs. Meatier mushrooms like chanterelles, shiitake, or even minced creminis can also stand in for pork in a variety of dishes. Even lentils, when seasoned just right, can replace ground pork.

What can I substitute for pork chops?

The pork tenderloin, which bisects the loin of the hog, makes an acceptable substitute for pork chops. Pork steaks, cut from the shoulder, are another option. For those of you who want to forgo pork altogether, turkey breast cutlets and chicken thighs can be substituted for chops in many recipes.

What other meat comes from pig?

In the pig, there are seven main meat cuts. They are the belly, loin, leg, spareribs, hock, jowl and shoulder. Pulled pork actually comes from the shoulder, which usually contains both lean and fat meat.



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Answer 2

a good bacon substitute in recipes is smoked potatoes. it is also fairly easy to jerry rig a smoker with a metal pan, wood chips and plastic wrap :)

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