Taylor Pork Roll

[The Professor]

I could have sworn that there was a thread on this already; but I guess I was mistaken.

Been hearing friends with Jersey connections talk about this mystery meat for years; but not being from Jersey, I've never seen it. Well, I was at my local Kroger here in north Texas last night, standing in line at the deli counter, and what did I see? A 3-pound log of Taylor Pork Roll. Texted DavenportESQ to verify that it should be thick cut, and ordered a third pound to sample.

After a brief tutorial over Facebook last night on how to properly prepare (don't forget the notches or it'll curl) and construct the TPR and egg sandwich (Toast, Ketchup, Pork Roll, Egg, Cheese, Toast), I had my hand at it this morning.

To all my Jersey brothers and sisters who I have challenged or mocked for their exuberant defenses of this log of porky goodness, please accept my sincerest apologies. ;s

Taylor Pork Roll is, indeed, hella good. :dr I was gonna take a picture of the sandwich all constructed; but it was too tasty for me to pause and get the camera. :r

So glad this stuff is available locally. :wo

[King James]

I could have sworn that there was a thread on this already; but I guess I was mistaken.

Been hearing friends with Jersey connections talk about this mystery meat for years; but not being from Jersey, I've never seen it. Well, I was at my local Kroger here in north Texas last night, standing in line at the deli counter, and what did I see? A 3-pound log of Taylor Pork Roll. Texted DavenportESQ to verify that it should be thick cut, and ordered a third pound to sample.

After a brief tutorial over Facebook last night on how to properly prepare (don't forget the notches or it'll curl) and construct the TPR and egg sandwich (Toast, Ketchup, Pork Roll, Egg, Cheese, Toast), I had my hand at it this morning.

To all my Jersey brothers and sisters who I have challenged or mocked for their exuberant defenses of this log of porky goodness, please accept my sincerest apologies. ;s

Taylor Pork Roll is, indeed, hella good. :dr I was gonna take a picture of the sandwich all constructed; but it was too tasty for me to pause and get the camera. :r

So glad this stuff is available locally. :wo

poor excuse!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sounds like a great breakfast:dr

[The Professor]

poor excuse!
I'll take a pic of the next one I make ... when I get back from the gym. :tu

remind me not to get my cholesterol or triglycerides checked anytime soon. :r

[tobii3]

Taylor Pork Roll is, indeed, hella good.

I could have lived the rest of my life without EVER hearing that word again.

Didn't it die in the 90's???

:r

[The Professor]

I could have lived the rest of my life without EVER hearing that word again.

Didn't it die in the 90's???

:r
Not in Jersey, baby! ;)

:r

[Random Guy]

Yes! Taylor Pork Roll is really good! Orginally from the Philadelphia area so i'm a big fan! Also, you need to try some scrapple if you haven't already. :)

[NeuRon]

Yes, Taylor Ham (Pork Roll) is a staple of New Jersey.. it never gets old, it never gets disgusting, and i really cant say much else.. I wouldnt want to live here without it (jersey needs all the help it can get), LOL

[Col. Kurtz]

Ummm! Taylor Ham. There's a great little bagel shop in Woodbridge we stop by. Taylor ham egg and cheese on an everything bagel. That's heaven, and about 60 points..... :D

[Blueface]

Taylor Ham and Egg, with Cheese, on a Kaiser.
Hmmm....Hmmm....GOOD!!!
When I first moved to Florida, it was not easy to find.
I freaked out.
Now, it is everywhere.

BTW, I prefer it cut a bit thicker as opposed to thinner. Much more tasty that way.

[yourchoice]

Mmmm..pork roll. Glad you found it. :tu

[tenbaseg]

I grew up in NJ and my family used to make Pork Roll. All I can say is: YUCK

I never liked the stuff. It's been years since I've tried it though. Maybe it's worth another try.

[Blueface]

I All I can say is: YUCK


How can you possibly be from Jersey and not like Taylor Ham?

[NeuRon]

I grew up in NJ and my family used to make Pork Roll. All I can say is: YUCK



Well its good you moved out of NJ, apparently you dont fit in :r

[Kreth]

Well its good you moved out of NJ, apparently you dont fit in :r
Meaning he may be a decent hunter and/or driver? :r
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[VirtualSmitty]

Taylor Ham, love it :dr

[The Professor]

Taylor Ham, love it :dr
I knew I could get your attention with this, VS. :D

[VirtualSmitty]

I knew I could get your attention with this, VS. :D

You remember the old CS thread? :D

[The Professor]

You remember the old CS thread? :D
That must be the thread I've been thinking of. I searched on multiple sites (not "the site that shall not be named") for a thread and then convinced myself that I made it all up. :r

For the record, I just had my second sandwich of the day. :dr :D

[yourchoice]

You inspired me... I had eggs over-easy with a couple slices of pork roll. Delicious! :dr

*Around me in S. Jersey we always referred to it as pork roll. It wasn't until I went to Rutgers NB for college that I heard it referred to by its brand name, Taylor.

[VirtualSmitty]

You inspired me... I had eggs over-easy with a couple slices of pork roll. Delicious! :dr

*Around me in S. Jersey we always referred to it as pork roll. It wasn't until I went to Rutgers NB for college that I heard it referred to by its brand name, Taylor.

It goes by all different names depending on where in the state you are.

[tsolomon]

I grew up eating Taylor Pork Roll sandwiches and there use to be a TPR restaurant on the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland. Yum!

[BigAsh]

Pork roll and cheese.....nuff said!

[Wharf Rat]

It goes by all different names depending on where in the state you are.

Growing up in Clifton, we called it Taylor Ham. Out of the area, the trick is to find a place that sells Boar's Head products - they're the distributor.

[elderboy02]

I need to try this. It has ketchup in it :dr

[NeuRon]

Meaning he may be a decent hunter and/or driver?



i dont know anything about hunting, but ill outdrive anybody.. end of story :)

[Col. Kurtz]

i dont know anything about hunting, but ill outdrive anybody.. end of story :)

Tom is the man. I seem to remember Woodbridge to Toms River in 30 minutes...

end of story. :D

[Starscream]

I'll take a pic of the next one I make ... when I get back from the gym. :tu


:tt

[AD720]

You inspired me... I had eggs over-easy with a couple slices of pork roll. Delicious! :dr

*Around me in S. Jersey we always referred to it as pork roll. It wasn't until I went to Rutgers NB for college that I heard it referred to by its brand name, Taylor.

Ditto. Always was just "pork roll". Always with cheese, always on a kaiser roll. Always delicious.

[Bubba - NJ]

I grew up eating Taylor Pork Roll sandwiches and there use to be a TPR restaurant on the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland. Yum!

There still is one on the OC boardwalk in New Jersey . I've been loving pork roll as long as I can remember . There is also a less spicy version made by Taylor that is labeled as "Trenton Pork Roll" . Scrapple is just absolutely awful ! As for bad drivers here in my home state - Have you ever seen the way Pennsylvanians drive in Jersey ? That must be whats been witnessed . Unless you drive a Subaru , then you're just a target ! :r

[Kreth]

As for bad drivers here in my home state - Have you ever seen the way Pennsylvanians drive in Jersey ? That must be whats been witnessed . Unless you drive a Subaru , then you're just a target ! :r
We see a lot of those baby-sh!t yellow plates up here, in a college town about a half-hour from Cooperstown. Usually shortly after seeing them I'm wishing I had the car from that old Spy Hunter video game... :r
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[Bubba - NJ]

We see a lot of those baby-sh!t yellow plates up here, in a college town about a half-hour from Cooperstown. Usually shortly after seeing them I'm wishing I had the car from that old Spy Hunter video game... :r
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That was a classic game !

[smokeyandthebandit05]

To be honest I dont really like taylor ham. When I order it out they always under cook it and slice it too thin. If I go out to a diner I'll get bacon but if were all drinkin at a friends house and were all making sandwiches I love well done TH, bacon, eggs, cheese, and SPK.

I hate to say it but as a NJ native Bacon>Taylor Ham:(

[Martin]

freakin converted vegamatatians!

[Neuromancer]

That stuff is delicious, but with the amount of fat and cholesterol it contains, it's a heart attack waiting to happen...:rolleyes:

[NeuRon]

in honor of this thread, im going to have some pork roll this weekend. wooot

[Bubba - NJ]

I'm getting some tomorrow at the Shop Rite ! :D

[dubs chops]

I've never heard of it before, But it sounds yummy, I may have to pick some up if I ever see it. would they sell it in OK anywhere?

[Wharf Rat]

I've never heard of it before, But it sounds yummy, I may have to pick some up if I ever see it. would they sell it in OK anywhere?

Its distributed by Boar's Head Meats. Find a grocery that works with this distributor or you're S.O.L.

Its a little like summer sausage, made of pork....

[RUNYYFan]

Mmmmmm. Had a pork roll, egg, and cheese sandwich on a buttered hard roll this morning. Best breakfast in the world to me! :)

For those ex-pat Jerseyans craving some, you may want to check out this site I stumbled across a few months ago. I've never ordered from them nor do I have any affiliation with them.

http://www.jerseyporkroll.com/

[NeuRon]

had some yesterday, and i cant understand how anybody wouldnt enjoy this cholesterol filled bliss... lol mnnnnnnnn

[DavenportESQ]

I plan my life around Pork Roll

[jerseystepup]

This is what we in NJ refer to as our "darkside". Well sir, welcome. :) Might i suggest trying porkroll, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, with salt, pepper, ketchup, and tobasco. :)

[Bubba - NJ]

This is what we in NJ refer to as our "darkside". Well sir, welcome. :) Might i suggest trying porkroll, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, with salt, pepper, ketchup, and tobasco. :)

:tpd: :tu :dr

[raisin]

It goes by all different names depending on where in the state you are.

Taylor Ham is the "brand name" porkroll, and in my mind, the best. A cheaper bacon alternative, it was the blue collar Egg Mcmuffin of yore. Traditional and satisfying as it was, i always found porkroll's bite a bit strong for breakfast and a delicate egg.

I find it best suited to be browned on the grill, topped with cheese, and dropped onto a hamburger. Beats the baconburger hands down - do try it!

(extra points for smoking the whole pork roll first...)

[NeuRon]

I find it best suited to be browned on the grill, topped with cheese, and dropped onto a hamburger. Beats the baconburger hands down - do try it!


Mike, this is very true.. AKA. The "Jersey Burger"...:tu
I try not to eat this combo often, as i like my arteries open, but every now and then, its soo worth it.. lol



Taylor Ham is the "brand name" porkroll, and in my mind, the best.

Indeed its the best!

[chenvt]

I never had this til I went to a friend's house in Jersey.. I LOVE pork roll.. basically pork roll, egg, and cheese on an english muffin and I'm done