Why eat Pork (e.g. bacon, ribs etc.)?

My question is why do people eat pork? I mean a lot of people say that it tastes good but doesn't the thought of eating a pig make you throw up? From what I've studied and learned and read about, pigs roll around in the mud in their own feces and digest it as well. You might argue that cleaning the slaughtered pig will "cleanse" it of the bacteria and stuff but come on, really? Anyways, I didn't come here to argue I just want everyone's honest opinion on this topic

 

The only reason you don't eat pork is because your religion forbids you; to say otherwise would be disingenuous.

Cooking animal flesh really makes it safer to consume.

 

You beat me to both points I was going to make, besides the moral issue on the treatment of pork - not really worried about that honestly.


The only reason that you are trying to down pork is because you are religious. Your research is misinformed in the fact that pigs are not the only stock animal that eats it's own fecal matter. Do you really think cows are going to pick around cowpies to eat grass that is growing there? Doubt it. Do you really think chickens do not defecate where they sleep? Doubt it. The only reason the holy books of Abrahamic descent says you cannot consume pork is because of health concerns. Then they did not the details behind that if you eat uncooked or untreated pork that you would get horrible diseases and die, they just knew that if you ate it there was a good chance you were going to get sick. It is all based on trial and error and not divine inspiration.


Pork is easily sustainable meat, and help recycle food refuse. It is great tasting, and is just plain awesome stuff.

 

First of, if you knew you were going to get infracted for this then why post in the first place? Secondly, that's why I asked for people to EXPLAIN why they eat pork. Pork is indeed harmful to the health as pigs can harbor Trichinella (http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/trichinellosis/gen_info/faqs.html). There are more sicknesses that can be caused by eating pork (uncooked or improperly prepared) http://dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/ImageLibrary/Cysticercosis_il.htmThird, your argument about intelligence? You clearly lack it. How?

First of all, it should say "This is the intelligent section". Second, you should have a comma or semi-colon after the word "section". Third, "Pig's" should be "pigs" to agree with the following word, "are". I'll point out more mistakes but that's not what this thread is about.

Stop flaming threads, learn how to write correctly and learn what an intelligent conversation is about. I would also recommend READING a post before replying to it based on your emotions.

Your last comments make no sense. If you can provide proof that pigs are related to lamb (has to be scientific proof, not wikipedia or something), I'll agree with your point.

 

Very true In that sense, what do you think pork tastes like? Meaning, what is the closest meat that you can compare its taste too ^_^

 

You make very interesting points Emperor Nero! My research is NOT misinformed, I simply neglected to mention other animals that may consume their own fecal matter (a mistake on my part :embar Your argument about the Abrahamic books forbidding consumption of pork based on trial and error is a topic of its own (divine intervention, God, etc., not related to the topic. Plus the books were written BEFORE some races consumed pork thus there was no trial and error. As I said this is a topic of its own and I would love to discuss it with you!)

Thus I frame the same question to you, what does pork taste like?! So many people say that it tastes heavenly and I want to know WHY. Why is it so much better than other meats.

 

You have to consider that the holy books are an amalgamation of cultures and knowledge. Take the Torah, it follows the Jewish people through several periods of bondage including the Assyrian period of bondage. The Assyrians were masters of cultural diffusion so even if at the time the Jewish people didn't eat pork they assuredly knew of some culture that did, and mind you these were histories of the Jews being written some time after the actual events. Then travel down the timeline a few thousand years and you get the Koran (or however you wish to spell it), it being a mixture of even more cultures - including Indian and Hellenistic Greek and Republican Romans.

Pork is a sweet meat and there is no real comparison, it tastes like pork. I am not claiming that it is much better, I am just saying that it is great tasting. A well cooked and seasoned steak can be better than pork. It all depends, and is a subjective experience.

 

I don't wish to argue about the topics about the amalgamation or aggregation of the holy books There are some points that are true and others that are false however that is not relevant.

So there's no real comparison? Darn :S Sweet? As in sweet like sugar or sweet as in deliciously prepared?

 

i'll give ya my opinion on it. it's pretty delicious. of course some people will say it's the best meat, and others won't like it. i myself wouldn't say that it's better than steak, but it's close. the ribs when well cooked are slightly sweet almost, and a bit salty. it's absolutely delicious. then there's bacon, possibly the best part of a breakfast. it's kind of like eating super delicious, thin jerky with crispy edges.

in fact if you ever for whatever reason decide to try it, make sure you have some extremely well cooked bacon.

 

What's with the long posts? It's good?

 

I've eaten a lot of pork. It is absolutely delicious. When you clean the pig and cook it, all harmful bacteria is removed. There is nothing physically harmful about eating pork. You might have a spiritual objection, but that is irrelevant. Mushrooms grow in poop. We put manure on fields/vegetables. The conditions for cows/chickens on industrial farms are abhorrent. If you saw those conditions you'd prefer to eat pork. And yeah, if you clean something, it will become clean. Are you arguing that pork is forever tainted because of some biased, arbitrary religious text you read?

When you go to the supermarket and pick up a pork roast, it is just as sanitary as any other meat. I don't think you can really argue that. I'm beginning to question what you've "studied".

 

Unless for religious reasons, I can't see why anybody would fear eating pork due to bacteria. Pretty sure cooking it eliminates any bacteria that's already on it.

 

The argument is a relevant one though because the entire reasoning you have is fully based on religion. Muhammad, as a member of the Merchant class, would have been well versed in the varying cultures which undoubtedly influenced his works of religion. Which is relevant because he would have had the knowledge of cooking preparations from these other cultures - and he of course based his work from the earlier holy books of the Abrahamic religions. I am just trying to give you a historical basis that is indisputable, because as been previously discussed in other threads a holy book cannot be used as a primary source historical document. Providing a historical basis for this is important because it describes and gives reasonings behind the belief. Though it is honestly a seriously antiquated belief, because if you consider how much has changed since those times - but if you have a basis it makes for a better argument. Instead of just saying 'Because xyz book says so.'


It isn't a sugary sweet, it is just like a meaty sweetness. It is different.

 

Loyal to da game, thanks for your thoughts!
Rumbo4, we're just clearing up our points

Snatchmasta, I beg to differ. It is generally perceived by science that when meat is cooked, the MAJORITY of the bacteria that is in it is destroyed however some non-harmful bacteria may remain. Very rarely is there a case where harmful bacteria is left (this only occurs if meat is not properly prepared). Also, your point about the manure on food that we consume etc. is not exactly valid. When pigs consume it, they don't persé "recycle" it as plants and mushrooms do. I'm not arguing; I'm simply saying that this is what I've been taught and what I believe. Again, the point of this thread is asking WHY people eat pork
It can be argued that some cooked portions of meat that are available in supermarkets are not as sanitary as others (highly questionable). I understand your doubts and if you have any way in which you want me to clarify them, fele free to ask me in a PM or on MSN ([email protected])

Magnate, there are many people who don't eat pork as a result of religious reasons >.< Again, it is questionable how cooking can eliminate bacteria in ANY kind of meat.

 

I'd reckon that the extreme heat is able to kill bacteria. I'm no biologist by any means, but logically, bacteria are cells - and cells don't survive in extreme heat.

 

Oh boy, again, sorry if this is a tad bit rude but, would you mind reading my previous post? Some of my reasoning is based on science (i.e. the examples of bacterial infections I put in my other post, taken from the CDC website.) The teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are based on what God taught him and what he derived from every day life. The Qur'an was WRITTEN two years AFTER his passing and it was canonized 20 years later. The teachings that are present in the Qur'an are in no way influenced by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is the word of God. Indeed this is stressed because many of the first people to hear the Qur'an have said that the poetry is that of no man. Muhammad (PBUH) himself was illiterate and therefore he could not have had any knowledge of poetry and prose and thus could NOT have composed the Qur'an. The teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself that have been recorded are known as Hadith or "sayings and followings of the Prophet." In these teachings, there are different reasons that the Prophet gives as to why the consumption of pork is forbidden or "haram." Also, the consumption of pork is forbidden in all cases except for when a person is starving and has no food. Chapter 2 (Surah 2, Al-Baqarah) Verse 73 (Ayah 73) of the Quran says, "Hence a man may eat of pig or other impurities if he will otherwise be in real danger of starvation; for Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."

^^^ As you can see, this has become a religious argument, exactly that which I had not wanted to occur. However I do understand the perspective and reasoning that you are presenting. The historical basis I am using is that of scientists during the 8th, 9th and 10th centuries who conducted multiple experiment and found that swine can contain illnesses that can be passed to humans through consumption. I'll repeat that I'm making my argument based on the research of science. I think we are getting a little sidetracked from the true purpose of this thread ^_^

Meaty sweetness? So like properly and deliciously prepared King Salmon?

 

True, that's what I thought too but here's what I found in some digging I did: "Proper heating or reheating will kill bacteria that cause foodborne illness. But, there are some bacteria that produce toxins or poisons that are not destroyed by high temperatures." Source: Alaska DEC (Government operated website)

 

the meat of a pig is actually one of the cleanest of most regularly eaten creatures. because it does all the above stuff its cleansing organs are some of the best around.

 

Pork is one of my favorite meats, I understand your logic on bacteria and what not, how the pig lives its life etc... however when i'm eating pork, shredded pork, bacon, anything swine related, i'm not thinking about the animal. just as one doesn't think of a cow when eating a hamburger or steak (or atleast i think..(vegetarians and what not excluded)).

As for the taste, shredded pork is my favorite. good shredded pork tastes juicy and sweet, like said previously by Emperor_Nero. Bacon of course too, even though i don't have it much :/

explaining how meat can be sweet is hard, but as you mentioned about the Salmon, i would have to agree. A good salmon has that sweet bite, so does pork, but it's a meat, not a fish.

cheers! great topic

 

Why eat pork?

It's fucking tasty, that's why.