What do you know about pork? There are so many things to know
about both pigs and pork. Perhaps some of these little known
facts provided by will surprise you! --The Pork Be inspired
brand campaign was launched this year to reach more than 82
million Americans who already cook, eat and love pork. --Pork
tenderloin is just as lean as a skinless chicken breast, and it
contains slightly fewer calories than the same size serving of a
skinless chicken breast. --When hot dogs were first introduced
at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904, they were called "red
hots." These red hots were served with white gloves, instead of
a bun, to keep fingers cool while eating. --For juicy and tender
pork, cook the meat until the internal temperature reaches
145ºF, let it rest for three minutes and it is ready to serve.
--Pigs first came to the American mainland in 1539, brought by
Spanish Explorer Hernando de Soto. --China, not America, is the
No. 1 producer and consumer of fresh pork in the world. --The
longest sausage in the wor