Amazing Eats: Pork-A-Palooza

Adam Richman explores the wonders of pork in all its forms by traveling across the country to sample 5 mouthwatering dishes.

Did You Know? Pork was introduced to American soil in 1539 when Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto landed with America’s first 13 pigs on the coast of Florida. Ever since then it has become a chow down staple. Dish 1: Triple Threat Pork Sandwich Where: <a href="http://slowsbarbq.com/" target="_blank">Slow’s BBQ</a>, 2138 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1305

Did You Know? The ancient Chinese were so enamored with the succulent swine that they buried their departed with hogs to ensure fresh pork in the afterlife. Dish 2: Apocalypse Now Burger Where: <a href="http://www.noshkitchenbar.com/" target="_blank">Nosh</a>, 551 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Did You Know? In the 1800’s raising swine was essential to the success of Midwest farms. Using the new Erie Canal farmers, were able to ship their hogs back East, leading them to nickname the pigs "mortgage lifters", since their sales kept the homesteads afloat. Dish 3: Oak-Roasted Pork Loin Where: <a href="http://www.ironbarley.com/" target="_blank">Iron Barley</a>, 5510 Virginia Ave, St Louis, MO 63111

Did You Know? Pork is the most widely eaten meat in the world. 36% of all meat consumed is pork, following by 33% of poultry and 24% beef. Dish 4: Roast Pork Sandwich Where: <a href="http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/merchants/view/56" target="_blank">Dinic’s/Reading Terminal Market</a>, 12th & Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Did You Know? President Harry S. Truman once said "no man should be allowed to be president who doesn't understand hogs." Dish 5: Whole Hog BBQ Where: <a href="htp://www.thepit-raleigh.com" target="_blank">The Pit</a>, 328 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601