Pork Roll

Although the generically named pork roll is produced by several manufacturers, most New Jerseyans demand John Taylor's original pork roll, which has been produced since 1856. Also known as Taylor Ham, it is a breakfast staple and an ideal hangover remedy, a processed pork product made with a combination of spices, salt, and preservatives that's smoked before it's sold. It can be found at almost every deli or diner in New Jersey in the form of a sandwich filled with sliced and grilled pork roll, eggs, and cheese. Although the sandwich is commonly eaten on a bagel, it can also be served on croissants or English muffins. The pork roll is so popular in New Jersey that a traditional Pork Roll Festival is held annually in its honor.