Calculate mathematically verified thermal pasteurization times, core dwell requirements, and safety curves to eliminate Trichinella spiralis and Trichinella pseudospiralis in wild boar and feral swine.

USDA FSIS Thermal Inactivation Kinetics for Trichinella in Game Pork

Precision Master Protocol

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   Calibrated Probe Insertion: Insert an accurate digital thermocouple thermometer into the geometric center of the thickest muscle section of the wild boar cut, ensuring the probe does not contact bone or fat pockets.
2. 2
   Precision Heating Environment: When cooking sous vide, set water bath temperature 1.0 F to 1.5 F above target core temperature to ensure continuous thermal conduction through the center.
3. 3
   Thermal Dwell Timing: Once the internal probe indicates the target temperature is reached, start a digital timer for the mandatory dwell duration corresponding to that temperature.
4. 4
   Resting and Carryover Verification: Remove from heat source and allow the meat to rest on a warm carving board. Confirm that internal temperature does not drop below the target pasteurization floor during the required dwell period.
5. 5
   Surface Browning Step: For sous vide or low-temperature smoking, perform a rapid, high-heat sear in smoking tallow or clarified butter for 45 to 60 seconds per side to develop Maillard browning without overcooking core.
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   Sanitation Protocol: Thoroughly sanitize all cutting boards, knives, and meat hooks with a 200 ppm chlorine or quaternary ammonium sanitizer to prevent cross-contamination to salads or ready-to-eat foods.