Oldermom935
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It is sort of a NJ “thing” to debate whether it’s called “Taylor ham”’or its actual name, pork roll.
It’s a serious debate! It splits neighbors, coworkers, friends and even families.
“Supposebly” (I will tell you this story sometime) most people in South Jersey (the 609) are more prone to call it pork roll. People north of rt 78 tend to call it Taylor ham. Those of us in the glorious state of central Jersey (betw 78 and 195) are mutts and its neighbor v neighbor, friend v friend.
I grew up 20 minority of where I live now, so more north Jersey and I always heard it called pork roll.
It’s a seriously big deal here in Jersey!
https://www.foodigenous.com/post/pork-roll-vs-taylor-ham-the-great-jersey-debate
https://www.offtackleempire.com/2025/6/18/24450257/a-jersey-house-divided-pork-roll-or-taylor-ham
There’s a place on Route 57 on Warren county that has really good pork roll sandwiches.
Nearer to me is Gronskis Milk House. Ice cream by night, greasy spoon by day! A classic!







