Pork is one of the world’s widely-eaten meats (especially in China, where most is eaten). But of course pork comes from pigs – wonderful creatures who are intelligent, funny and kind (they sing to their piglets!) and also very clean animals (the mud is due to keeping cool, as pigs have no sweat glands). Pork is not just an unkind food, but very high in cholesterol as a one of the no-no ‘red meats’. Recycle packaging at supermarket bag bins.
Keep faux meats away from pets as they smell/taste/look like meat, but contain unsafe ingredients like onion, mushrooms etc. Read more on food safety for people & pets.
Eat Planted BBQ Pork is made from pea, sunflower and oat proteins. The smoky marinade means this pork will take your tacos and burgers to the next level. Planted pork needs 81% less Co2 and 43% less water than pork, and is kind to animals!
vBites Gammon Roast is sold in stores, this is British pub grub at its best. Ideal for a Sunday roast, serve with chips or mash, peas and a slice of pineapple. Leftoveres are great in sandwiches the next day.
Impossible Pork was recently tested in China, with eaters saying they preferred it to pork made from pigs. This award-winning pork was created by food scientists and contains over a third less calories, almost 60% less fat and no cholesterol, compared to pig meat. And Jews and Muslims can also safely eat it, as it is not pork.
This Isn’t Pork Sausages are the ideal way to upgrade your bangers and mash. With 85% less saturated fat, these are super-tasty and easy to cook. High in protein, grill or pan-fry. Also use these to make homemade sausage rolls or toad-in-the-hole.
the world’s most popular faux pork
OmniPork is the world’s most popular faux pork, with many Chinese people swapping supermarkets to find it! You can buy it in stores worldwide as mince or strips or ‘vegan Spam luncheon meat’. Often sold in fast food restaurants, it’s made with soy and pea protein. Sold at London’s Unity Diner.
make your own vegan pork
Quorn Mini Vegan Pork Pies are ideal little snacks, serve with piccalilly. Make them with homemade pastry (to avoid palm oil). Keep fresh dough away from pets.
Or for the more ambitious, try this recipe from France for vegan roast pork (Full of Plants). For more recipes, read the posts to make your own vegan sausages and make your own vegan sausage rolls.