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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.
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.
The consumption of pork by humans is restricted by many worldwide religions. This restriction is most notable for featuring in Judaism and Samaritanism before being widely adopted in other Abrahamic r
Pork
…prized in Asian cuisines, especially in China (including Hong Kong) and Northeast India, for its fat content and texture. Some religions and cultures prohibit pork consumption, notably Islam and Judaism. Pigs were domesticated in Mesopotamia around 13,000 BC. The pig appears to have been among the earliest domesticated animals…
In the Torah, pigs are listed among several animals that God forbids for human consumption because they are considered to be ritually unclean. This sentiment is echoed in the Quran. Accordingly, pork and pork-based products are forbidden in Judaism and Islam, as well as among Christian denominations that adhere to Jewish dietary laws.