Pork for babies: how to serve it by age

How to serve pork by age

Slow-cooked pork shoulder pulled into thick strips, or soft moist pork patties. Check there's no bone, cartilage or tough sinew.

Pulled pork shredded into small, soft pieces, or quartered meatballs. Skip chewy chops and tenderloin cubes.

Family pork shredded thin or minced, in dumplings, noodles, or stir-fries. Slice chops into thin strips across the grain.

choking risk in its raw or whole form

Slow-cook until it shreds, or mince it, and remove every bone; never serve small chewy cubes.

Chunks of meat are on the AAP and CDC choking-hazard lists, and lean chops are chewy and easy to swallow whole.

A slow cooker turns pork shoulder fork-tender with no salt needed; freeze in small portions.

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