The pig, also called swine or hog, is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. It is named the domestic pig when distinguishing it from other members of the genus Sus. Some authorities c
Pork is the culinary name for the meat of the pig. It is the second most commonly consumed type of meat worldwide, following poultry, with evidence of pig husbandry dating back to 8000–9000 bce.
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…the Near East, they extensively interbred with wild boar in Europe but retained their domesticated features. Pigs are farmed primarily for meat, called pork. The animal's skin or hide is used for leather. China is the world's largest pork producer, followed by the European Union and then the United States…
Pork belly cut, showing layers of muscle and fat
A pig being slow-roasted on a rotisserie
Pig being prepared in France during the mid-19th century.
Red-colored char siu is one of the popular ways to prepare pork in Southern China.