Taylor Pork Roll – The Original New Jersey Breakfast Meat

For generations, Taylor Pork Roll has been a staple of New Jersey diners, breakfast sandwiches, and family kitchens. Sometimes called “Taylor Ham” in North Jersey, this iconic pork product is a blend of pork, salt, spices, and a signature curing process that creates a uniquely smoky, tangy, and savory flavor. Whether pan-fried and served with, scrapple, eggs or layered into a hearty sandwich, Taylor Pork Roll is more than food—it’s a tradition.

About Taylor Provisions Company

The Taylor Provisions Company was founded in Trenton, New Jersey in 1856 by John Taylor, the creator of the original pork roll. For over 160 years, Taylor has been producing this uniquely regional delicacy using a time-tested recipe. Loved by generations, Taylor Pork Roll has grown from a New Jersey classic to a sought-after product across the United States, cherished by anyone who craves authentic East Coast breakfast flavor.

Taylor Pork Roll

Pork Roll is made from pork and spices, cured and packaged in signature cloth or plastic-wrapped rolls.

• Flavor Profile: Smoky, salty, tangy, and slightly sweet.
• Texture: Crispy edges when pan-fried, tender interior.
• Best Uses: Breakfast sandwiches, griddled slices, or as a flavor booster in recipes like mac and cheese.

This product is the definitive New Jersey breakfast meat, loved for its versatility and iconic taste.

Classic Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 4 slices Taylor Ham
• 2 eggs
• 2 slices American cheese
• 2 kaiser rolls or bagels

Instructions:

1. Slice pork roll and score edges to prevent curling.
2. Pan-fry until browned and crisp.
3. Cook eggs, then assemble sandwich with pork roll, eggs, and cheese.

This is the quintessential New Jersey breakfast sandwich, served in diners and delis statewide.

Pork Roll Breakfast Hash

Ingredients:

• 6 slices Taylor Ham, diced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 eggs (optional, for topping)

Instructions:

1. Fry potatoes in olive oil until golden brown.
2. Add onions and pork roll, cooking until crispy.
3. Top with fried eggs for a hearty breakfast hash.

A hearty skillet meal that showcases pork roll’s smoky, salty depth.

Why Choose Taylor Ham?

• The original pork roll, made since 1856
• A regional favorite that has become a nationwide craving
• Perfect for breakfast sandwiches, hashes, or creative recipes
• Iconic flavor that represents New Jersey’s culinary heritage

From Jersey diners to family tables, Taylor Pork Roll is more than a breakfast meat—it’s a tradition that brings people together over bold, smoky flavor.