Pork
noun
The meat from a pig.
He is roasting a leg of pork for dinner.
Often appears as...
- roast pork
- pork chop
noun
Government funds and projects earmarked for local districts.
The senator has been criticized for his knack for delivering pork to his district.
Often appears as...
- pork barrel spending
- pork barrel projects
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
The meat from a pig.
He is roasting a leg of pork for dinner.
Often appears as...
- roast pork
- pork chop
noun
Government funds and projects earmarked for local districts.
The senator has been criticized for his knack for delivering pork to his district.
Often appears as...
- pork barrel spending
- pork barrel projects
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Term
Specifically refers to pig meat in cooking and food contexts.
The recipe calls for two pounds of pork.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Cuts
Pork can come in different forms like chops, ribs, or ham.
Would you prefer pork ribs or a pork tenderloin for dinner?
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Some cultures do not eat pork for religious reasons.
Pork is not on the menu in many Middle Eastern countries.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Term
Specifically refers to pig meat in cooking and food contexts.
The recipe calls for two pounds of pork.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Cuts
Pork can come in different forms like chops, ribs, or ham.
Would you prefer pork ribs or a pork tenderloin for dinner?
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Some cultures do not eat pork for religious reasons.
Pork is not on the menu in many Middle Eastern countries.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Term
Specifically refers to pig meat in cooking and food contexts.
The recipe calls for two pounds of pork.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Cuts
Pork can come in different forms like chops, ribs, or ham.
Would you prefer pork ribs or a pork tenderloin for dinner?
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Some cultures do not eat pork for religious reasons.
Pork is not on the menu in many Middle Eastern countries.
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Video examples
Sean Sherman: Why aren't...
and we treated everything like that. But basically, anything moving around is literally game. And we cut out beef, pork and chicken because those animals didn't exist here. And there are other animals to eat out there that aren't those three. So there's just a ton of stuff out there. And you shouldn't be afraid of something if it's not a cow, a pig or a chicken
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How do we smell? - Rose...
And this isn't the only case of smells differing from nose to nose. For some people, the chemical androstenone smells like vanilla; to others, it smells like sweaty urine, which is unfortunate because androstenone is commonly found in tasty things like pork. So with the sweaty urine smellers in mind,
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The delicious degrees of...
serve it on a sandwich of pork of course this might look a lot like the beef brisket sandwich we saw a little while ago in Texas but don't tell them that it's a big rivalry between the - not supposed to be the same at all but we found is that these traditions move with the people so the protect us
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The 4 a.m. mystery PIPE...
In fact there are people in this room who may not want me to show you this clip we're about to see. Homer We have a tennis court, a swimming pool, a screening room -- You mean if I want pork chops, even in the middle of the night, your guy will fry them up? Herbert Sure, that's what he's paid for.
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John Besh: New Orleans'...
is just to keep stirring that's right it's starting to brown brother so now we're just dropping in a little bit of fresh pork sausage this could be anything and just fresh bratwurst as you name it it could be beef sausage like I said starting to brown it's cooking very
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Crocodile Attack In Slow...
crocodiles some pork and also some rats rats very nice favorite of these crocodiles so these guys might look quite dinky but in fact they go to the second largest reptile on the planet and these guys are manatees in the world yeah they are they're the one crocodile
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A flavorful field guide...
to go for those kelp chips instead of maybe pork rinds from the convenience store. I find that introducing people to wild foods in their area is an excellent way to foster their connection to their food. And it's a way that fosters that connection over shame.
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Rayma Suprani: Dictators...
The letter said, "Please do not compare an animal as wonderful as a pig with politicians. Pigs are very friendly and noble, they can be a great mascot, they make good pets and they provide sustenance to us in the form of pork."
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How Powerful Is a Dog's...
today she's going to try to sniff out something neil has hidden a canister containing pork meat but what's extraordinary is that it's not on dry land it's in the lake deep under water what we want to do is pick for a note
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How to make hard choices...
But I came from a modest immigrant family where my idea of luxury was having a pork tongue and jelly sandwich in my school lunchbox, so the thought of spending my whole life sitting around in armchairs just thinking
Video examples
Sean Sherman: Why aren't...
and we treated everything like that. But basically, anything moving around is literally game. And we cut out beef, pork and chicken because those animals didn't exist here. And there are other animals to eat out there that aren't those three. So there's just a ton of stuff out there. And you shouldn't be afraid of something if it's not a cow, a pig or a chicken
Video examples
How do we smell? - Rose...
And this isn't the only case of smells differing from nose to nose. For some people, the chemical androstenone smells like vanilla; to others, it smells like sweaty urine, which is unfortunate because androstenone is commonly found in tasty things like pork. So with the sweaty urine smellers in mind,
Video examples
The delicious degrees of...
serve it on a sandwich of pork of course this might look a lot like the beef brisket sandwich we saw a little while ago in Texas but don't tell them that it's a big rivalry between the - not supposed to be the same at all but we found is that these traditions move with the people so the protect us
Video examples
The 4 a.m. mystery PIPE...
In fact there are people in this room who may not want me to show you this clip we're about to see. Homer We have a tennis court, a swimming pool, a screening room -- You mean if I want pork chops, even in the middle of the night, your guy will fry them up? Herbert Sure, that's what he's paid for.
Video examples
John Besh: New Orleans'...
is just to keep stirring that's right it's starting to brown brother so now we're just dropping in a little bit of fresh pork sausage this could be anything and just fresh bratwurst as you name it it could be beef sausage like I said starting to brown it's cooking very
Video examples
Crocodile Attack In Slow...
crocodiles some pork and also some rats rats very nice favorite of these crocodiles so these guys might look quite dinky but in fact they go to the second largest reptile on the planet and these guys are manatees in the world yeah they are they're the one crocodile
Video examples
A flavorful field guide...
to go for those kelp chips instead of maybe pork rinds from the convenience store. I find that introducing people to wild foods in their area is an excellent way to foster their connection to their food. And it's a way that fosters that connection over shame.
Video examples
Rayma Suprani: Dictators...
The letter said, "Please do not compare an animal as wonderful as a pig with politicians. Pigs are very friendly and noble, they can be a great mascot, they make good pets and they provide sustenance to us in the form of pork."
Video examples
How Powerful Is a Dog's...
today she's going to try to sniff out something neil has hidden a canister containing pork meat but what's extraordinary is that it's not on dry land it's in the lake deep under water what we want to do is pick for a note
Video examples
How to make hard choices...
But I came from a modest immigrant family where my idea of luxury was having a pork tongue and jelly sandwich in my school lunchbox, so the thought of spending my whole life sitting around in armchairs just thinking
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Quote examples
Lee Haney
American Athlete
With the proper motivation, you can do anything. I was just a poor kid that ate pork and beans out of a can and apple sauce. I went from rags to riches. But it does take a lot of determination, inner strength, drive, and discipline.
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Larry Fitzgerald
American Athlete
There are certain things that I do - I don't eat chicken or pork. I stay away from red meat a lot; I eat fish most of the time. I think it makes me feel cleaner, not just body wise. I feel good.
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Richard Belzer
American Comedian
I went to several public schools. I went to religious school. I was thrown out of Hebrew school, which was the final straw. They said, 'God doesn't like you anymore. Go eat pork.
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Lorraine Bracco
American Actress
The truth in acting is that we are all hired help. We are a commodity. There is no difference between being an actor and pork bellies.
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Tommy Cooper
British Comedian
I bought some pork chops and told the butcher to make them lean. He said, 'Which way?
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
Cooking certain dishes, like roast pork, reminds me of my mother.
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Phil Gramm
American Politician
I'm carrying so much pork, I'm beginning to get trichinosis.
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Sara Cox
English Entertainer
I try not to buy pork pies but sometimes I fail.
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Mamie Eisenhower
American First Lady
Ike runs the country, and I turn the pork chops.
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Joel Edgerton
Australian Actor
Pulled pork jokes never get old.
Quote examples
Lee Haney
American Athlete
With the proper motivation, you can do anything. I was just a poor kid that ate pork and beans out of a can and apple sauce. I went from rags to riches. But it does take a lot of determination, inner strength, drive, and discipline.
Quote examples
Larry Fitzgerald
American Athlete
There are certain things that I do - I don't eat chicken or pork. I stay away from red meat a lot; I eat fish most of the time. I think it makes me feel cleaner, not just body wise. I feel good.
Quote examples
Richard Belzer
American Comedian
I went to several public schools. I went to religious school. I was thrown out of Hebrew school, which was the final straw. They said, 'God doesn't like you anymore. Go eat pork.
Quote examples
Lorraine Bracco
American Actress
The truth in acting is that we are all hired help. We are a commodity. There is no difference between being an actor and pork bellies.
Quote examples
Tommy Cooper
British Comedian
I bought some pork chops and told the butcher to make them lean. He said, 'Which way?
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
Cooking certain dishes, like roast pork, reminds me of my mother.
Quote examples
Phil Gramm
American Politician
I'm carrying so much pork, I'm beginning to get trichinosis.
Quote examples
Sara Cox
English Entertainer
I try not to buy pork pies but sometimes I fail.
Quote examples
Mamie Eisenhower
American First Lady
Ike runs the country, and I turn the pork chops.
Quote examples
Joel Edgerton
Australian Actor
Pulled pork jokes never get old.
Example 1 of 10
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