pork roll

noun — 2 senses

pork roll

noun

Etymology From "Taylor Pork Roll", the original brand and the name John Taylor was forced to adopt after "Taylor's Prepared Ham" was rejected under the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 for not meeting the legal definition of ham.

1

US A processed pork product commonly consumed for breakfast in the Northeast.

2

US A sandwich made from pork roll.

  • Eat a pork roll for breakfast2017 October 6, Elaheh Nozari, “The Best NJ Things Every True New Jerseyan Needs to Do”, in Thrillist:
Synonyms
Taylor ham

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