Why Does Pork Look Like White Meat?
This is where things get interesting.
Many lean cuts such as pork loin and tenderloin cook into a light pink or beige color. That visual appearance leads many people to assume pork belongs in the same category as chicken.
But appearance can be misleading.
Tuna turns pale when canned.
Some beef remains pink when cooked.
Pork may look light but still be scientifically classified as red meat.
In other words, what matters is what’s happening inside the muscle tissue—not what your eyes see on the plate.
