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Pulled pork is one of the most beloved foods available at barbecue restaurants. Besides being delicious, however, its fascinating trivia highlights its unique popularity. Next time you go out for barbecue with your friends and family, impress them with your knowledge about this tasty dish.

Interesting Tidbits About Pork

1. China Started It All

China was the first nation to start domesticating pigs, starting around 7,500 B.C. It’s believed that traditional hunting could not provide the meat necessary to feed communities, so people learned to domesticate pigs to control their supply. In the 1700s and 1800s, the animal was introduced to Europe, where the population mingled with wild boars. Without them, pulled pork might not exist.

2. Barbecue Began in the Caribbean

The word “barbecue” is derived from the term “barbacoa.” The Arawak tribe of Caribbean natives, who spoke a language called Taíno, used the term to refer to cooking meat over a raised wooden grate. Spanish explorers first wrote the word down in the early 1500s. The concept spread in popularity, especially throughout the American colonies, and has been one of the most common and well-loved cooking methods ever since.

3. Pork Gets Holidays

Pig meat is so ingrained in the typical United States diet that two holidays are dedicated to it. One is Glazed Ham Day on April 15, so celebrate tax day with a plate of glazed ham. Then there’s National Roast Suckling Pig Day on December 18. Eating pulled pork would likely be acceptable for honoring these holidays, as well.

4. Pig Meat Is the Most Popular

pulled porkWorldwide, pork is eaten more than any other type of meat. According to the USDA, it makes up about 40% of all meat consumption as of 2017. In the U.S. specifically, ham is the most common type of sandwich, and the country exports more than $6 billion worth of pork annually, making them the world’s largest exporter of pork.

5. It Has Health Benefits

Pulled pork is not only delicious but also healthy. It contains high levels of protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B, for example, along with riboflavin, amino acids, and antioxidants. For that reason, it’s excellent for improving the health of your skin, eyes, bones, and nervous and immune systems. Lean cuts, like tenderloins, let you absorb these essential nutrients without ingesting excess fat.

 

Share these interesting facts with your loved ones the next time you’re eating slow-cooked, authentic pulled pork at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Amelia, OH. Alternatively, have their affordable catering service provide it at a big event while you display your knowledge. Most importantly, enjoy the opportunity to eat it however you prefer, whether on its own or as a sandwich—always with a homestyle side. If you need further convincing that their pulled pork should be at your next get-together, call (513) 802-2700. Check out their catering menu online.

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