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The word Pork as it refers to the fresh flesh of a pig dates from the Middle English, derived from the French porc and Latin porcus "pig". It was one of almost 500 French words pertaining to cooking, food or eating that entered English usage after the Norman Conquest.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoGenerically the meet form a pig is called "pork", as in pork chops or a pork roast.
However, by convention if the meet is cured (salted) it is then called "bacon", "ham", "gammon" etc.
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∙ 12y agoit is the writing system of the pre modern countries which is the English now
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∙ 15y agoSame reason that venison isn't called deer or mutton lamb. it sounds better
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∙ 13y agoAny pig-like animals are of the porcine family.
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∙ 12y agoThere is no difference, pig meat is called pork, just as cow meat is called beef and so on.
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∙ 15y agopork pork or ham
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∙ 13y agoPork.
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Name given to a type of meat from pigs?
Meat from pigs is called pork.
According to So You Think You're Good At Trivia - Guinea pigs are called pigs because they?
Guinea pigs are called pigs because they were used by German sailors as a source of fresh meat when sailing. They were called little sea pigs by the sailors.
Are pigs bacon?
Bacon is a cured meat made from pork. Pork is the meat of pigs.
What were pigs use for?
Meat.
Are pigs domestic animals?
Pigs are part of the barnyard or farm family of animals. They are mammals and their meat is called "pork". Poultry are birds that are used for their feathers, meat or eggs. They are avian. Therefore, pigs don't qualify as "poultry".Pigs are part of the barnyard or farm family of animals. They are mammals. Poultry are birds that are used for their feathers, meat or eggs. They are avian.Therefore, pigs don't qualify as "poultry".
Why the people eating pig meat?
becasuse its good to eat pigs meat and some people just think pigs meat tastes good
Is geese a red meat?
No it is white meat. Red meat is from Cows, Sheep and Pigs.
What is a meat that comes from pigs?
Pork.
Why are pork killed for their meat and body parts?
Pigs are killed for their meat and body parts because their meet is edible and many people like the taste, the body parts are useful, and it is relatively easy to raise them. Once a pig is butchered, some of its meat is called pork and some is called ham. A live pig is never call a pork, although live pigs are sometimes informally called "porkers."
Are pigs herbavore?
Pigs are omnivores. They eat both meat and plant life.
Do pigs have toxins in their meat because they don't sweat?
Pigs have toxins in their meat because what they are fed. Toxins can be released by sweat or the digestive system.
What can pigs die from?
pigs can die from meat and hunger. they can also die from poison and thirst
