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.

Pihtije are an aspic-like Serbian dish. They are generally made from low grade pork meat, such as the head, shank and/or hock. Some recipes also include smoked meat.

Ask yourself this: why is the government paying so much pork to the meat farmers? The answer is: they are not.

During ancient times some unique and ingenious methods were developed for preservation of meat. In Europe pork is the meat of choice, producing a variety and acquired taste throughout the regions.Prosciutto is one of the best known and widely

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Dutch researchers are trying to grow pork meat in a laboratory with the goal of feeding millions without the need to raise and slaughter animals.