Hey, breakfast buddies and Jersey locals! Get ready for an epic battle that will make your mornings exciting! Forget about boring politics and global stuff because we have something way more important to talk about. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you... the Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll showdown!

This debate has been going on for ages, and recently, during a dinner with friends, we found ourselves in a food fight. Instead of serious topics, we argued about breakfast meat. Who needs news headlines when you can argue about processed pork?

This legendary debate started way back in 1856 when two big players in New Jersey, the Taylor Company and the Case Pork Roll Company (both headquartered in Trenton), wanted their name to be the best in the breakfast meat world. And so, the feud began.

Taylor Company
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In one corner, representing the north of the state, we have the Taylor Company. They proudly called their creation "Taylor Ham." On the other side, we have the Case Pork Roll Company, keeping it simple with "Pork Roll." They believed in simplicity and wanted a name that perfectly described their yummy cylinder-shaped meat.

Case Company
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As time passed, battle lines were drawn. People from North Jersey loved "Taylor Ham," while the rest of the state preferred "Pork Roll." As I can attest to, this division could break friendships, cause family fights, and even turn dinner parties into battlegrounds.

But let's not forget the most important part: the meat itself. Regardless of its name, this breakfast treat is loved by New Jerseyans. It's delicious and can be enjoyed in many ways—on a bagel, with eggs, or all on its own.

So, whether you're a proud "Taylor Ham" supporter or a devoted "Pork Roll" fan, let's enjoy this breakfast staple together!

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