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.
Generically 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.
it is the writing system of the pre modern countries which is the English now
Same reason that venison isn't called deer or mutton lamb. it sounds better
Any pig-like animals are of the porcine family.
There is no difference, pig meat is called pork, just as cow meat is called beef and so on.
pork pork or ham
Pork.
Meat from pigs is called pork.
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.
Bacon is a cured meat made from pork. Pork is the meat of pigs.
Meat.
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".
becasuse its good to eat pigs meat and some people just think pigs meat tastes good
No it is white meat. Red meat is from Cows, Sheep and Pigs.
Pork.
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."
Pigs are omnivores. They eat both meat and plant life.
Pigs have toxins in their meat because what they are fed. Toxins can be released by sweat or the digestive system.
pigs can die from meat and hunger. they can also die from poison and thirst