![5 Reasons to Not Eat Pork Roll](https://townsquare.media/site/396/files/2017/01/ThinkstockPhotos-589956316.jpg?w=980&q=75)
5 Reasons to Not Eat Pork Roll
Pork Roll may be the unofficial/official food of South Jersey, but you really should stop eating it.
Don't believe me?
Read these very legitimate and non-sarcastic reasons.
- Affordable Grocery via Amazon
Affordable Grocery via Amazon 1Is it ham? Is it Canadian bacon?
Honestly, what is pork roll? The FDA wouldn't allow it to be called ham. It has a resemblance of Canadian bacon. However, it is neither of these things.
- Photo by Goh Rhy Yan on Unsplash
Photo by Goh Rhy Yan on Unsplash 2The lines between rubbery, perfect, and burnt are very blurred.
Pork roll can be a tricky thing to make. You have to make sure you put cuts in it so that they don't turn into those dome popper things you used to get in goodie bags as a kid. Plus, since it's pretty thin getting it to cook properly is a challenge.
- Photo by Wright Brand Bacon on Unsplash
Photo by Wright Brand Bacon on Unsplash 3In a world of crispy bacon, why pork roll?
Crispy bacon is already the most perfect breakfast meat. Why would one choose the secondary meat?
- ThinkStock
ThinkStock 4Be a leader, not a follower.
Everyone in South Jersey raves about pork roll. So do you actually like it or do you only think you like it because everyone tells you that you do? Something to think about...
- Photo by Prateek Katyal on Unsplash
Photo by Prateek Katyal on Unsplash 5It causes too many fights.
Nothing causes a more passionate argument then someone calling pork roll, Taylor ham. I have witnessed many friendships end over this debate.
More From 94.5 PST
![Have You Tried This New Jersey-Style Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese Vodka? Yes, It’s a Real Thing](http://townsquare.media/site/942/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-13.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Finally Settling The Pork Roll Vs.Taylor Ham Debate in NJ](http://townsquare.media/site/942/files/2024/03/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-03-29T150341.176.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![This Amazing Sandwich Was Created Right In New Jersey](http://townsquare.media/site/942/files/2023/12/attachment-Hoboken-NJ-25.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Here’s Where You Can Find The Best Pork Roll Sandwiches in New Jersey](http://townsquare.media/site/942/files/2023/11/attachment-Untitled-design-2023-11-13T151423.882.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Two NJ Restaurants Named Best in the US](http://townsquare.media/site/394/files/2023/07/attachment-ETSchindlerPhoto_Lita_00118.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll – The Controversy That Keeps Sizzling!](http://townsquare.media/site/394/files/2023/06/attachment-taylor-roll.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Delicious Italian Bakery Says Goodbye to New York and Hello to New Jersey](http://townsquare.media/site/394/files/2023/04/attachment-Brunos.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![This is Where You’ll Find South Jersey’s Best Coffee](http://townsquare.media/site/397/files/2023/04/attachment-Coffee.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Top 10 Foods That New Jersey is Famous For](http://townsquare.media/site/396/files/2023/03/attachment-Untitled-design76.jpg?w=980&q=75)