 A Gloucester Old Spot pig, from which Bath chaps are traditionally made | |
| Course | Main course |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Region or state | West Country |
| Main ingredients | Pork |
Bath chaps are a traditional West Country meat dish, made from the lower cheek of a pig. They were originally made from Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs, until the breed became endangered. The meat is typically brined and then cooked, and is often served cold and sliced, similar to ham. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Ham is pork from a leg cut that has been preserved by wet or dry curing, with or without smoking. As a processed meat, the term "ham" includes both whole cuts of meat and ones that have been mechanically formed.
Meat is animal tissue, often muscle, that is eaten as food. Humans have hunted and farmed other animals for meat since prehistoric times. The Neolithic Revolution allowed the domestication of animals including chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, and cattle, starting around 11,000 years ago. Since then, selective breeding has enabled farmers to produce meat with the qualities desired by producers and consumers.
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Chaps are protective clothing for the legs.
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