Pork is the culinary name for meat, from the domestic pig (Sus scrofa), often specifically the fresh meat but can be used as an all-inclusive term. It is one of the most commonly consumed meats worldwide, with evidence of pig cultivation dating back to 5000 BC.Pork is eaten in various forms, including cooked (as roast pork), cured or smoked (ham, including the Italian Prosciutto) or a combination of these methods (gammon, bacon or Pancetta). It is also a common ingredient of sausages. As with beef in Hinduism, pork consumption is taboo in Islam, Judaism and some types of Christianity.

Bacon Salt is a new product that promises to make everything taste like real bacon. Does it? To find out, we tested it for weeks on everything from pork to ice cream.

It is difficult to find fresh meat products at a grocery store without it having been injected with some kind of salt, or broth solution. How much meat are you actually getting in that pound of pork chops?

"OG Nation is pleased to announce the development of the "Thug Snacks" food line to the ever expanding OG Nation family of products. The "Thug Snacks" product line will include potato chips, pretzels, pork rinds and dips."

Are farmers hooked on pork? Jordan Ballor and Ray Nothstine look at the current battle over farm subsidies. "By encouraging the production of overabundant commodities, the government is creating a cycle of dependency that undermines entrepreneurial initiative," they write.

When it comes to something named after a pork product, my first reaction is this involved the delicate sensibilities of Muslims. But what do you know, in this case, it's Puerto Ricans who are offended.I had no idea.Regardless, people are just too damn sensitive.