Question: is pork roll the same as taylor ham

Answer: Yes, Pork Roll (regionally known as Taylor Ham) is a pork-based processed meat originating and commonly available in New Jersey, New York, Delaware and parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland. It was developed in 1856 by John Taylor of Hamilton Square, New Jersey, and sold as ``Taylor Ham''. Other producers entered the market, and subsequent food labeling regulations required Taylor to designate it as a ``pork roll'' alongside their competitors.