What is Pork Roll?
Philadelphia, PA - If you've never had it before, what is pork roll? It is processed meat made by slicing a thick slab of pork into a roll. The product has a long history and was first developed in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1856. It was later sold under the name "Taylor's Prepared Ham" until 1906. This product is now commonly found in New Jersey and neighboring states.