Hot Calabrese Ingredients: Pork

Pork is the culinary name for meat from a domestic pig. It is one of the most widely consumed meats in the world, valued for its flavor and versatility. Pigs are raised on farms, and their meat is processed into various cuts and products.

Pork is used as a primary protein source in many dishes and processed foods. It provides flavor, texture, and nutritional value to products. Common uses include fresh cuts for cooking, cured meats like bacon and ham, and ingredients in sausages and deli meats.

Pork is a food, not a food additive, and is generally recognized as safe when handled and cooked properly. Some cuts of pork can be high in saturated fat, and the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping saturated fat intake under 10% of daily calories. Processed pork products, such as bacon and sausage, can be high in sodium, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg.