Pork

Referred to as "The Other White Meat," Pork is a meat originating from the pig that comes in a variety of cuts and can be cooked almost any way. See the Barbecue results page for more ways to cook pork.

Fast Facts

1. Taboo in some cultures
2. Domesticated pig: 5000 B.C.
3. China: Top pork-consuming nation
4. Iowa produces the most pork of any U.S. state

How It Is Cooked

Whole pigs are sometimes cooked, commonly at outdoor celebrations feeding large groups of people. Smaller cuts like ribs, roasts and chops can be cooked a variety of ways. Ribs, which are popular in the Southern United States, can be boiled or grilled and are often covered in barbecue sauce or rubbed with a mixture of dried spices. Like the name suggests, pork roasts are commonly roasted or baked. Chops can be cooked several ways including grilling, breading and frying or stuffing and baking.

More Than Ribs and Chops

In addition to cooking individual cuts, pork is also commonly cured, to make bacon and ham, and processed, to make sausage and salami. It is also a main component of Spam.

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