Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process of pork processing?
Pork meat processing includes three key macro-steps: slaughtering, meat cutting and further processing. After the meat is cut, fresh meat is refrigerated and transported for further processing, including the production of ham, bacon, salami, mince, ground meat, sausages, pork rind and other pork products.
How is processed pork made?
Processed pork is made by defatting, grinding, separating and then salting, curing, smoking, boiling or frying to create salami, sausage and other processed pork products.
How big is the Australian pork industry?
The Australian pork industry contributed approximately $5.5 billion (2022-23) in gross product to the domestic economy.