Pork and other livestock coming to the slaughter in the autumn after growing in the spring and fattening during the summer. Due to the seasonal nature of the meat in Western culinary history, apples (harvested in late summer and autumn) have been a staple pairing to fresh pork. The year-round availability of meat and fruits has not diminished the popularity of this combination on Western plates. Pigs are the most widely eaten animal in the world, accounting for about 38% of meat production worldwide. Consumption varies widely from place to place. The meat is taboo to eat in the Middle East
Horse meat in wet markets. The method of preparation is very common which includes marinating the meat in "calamansi" or lemon juice, "toyo" (soy sauce), and "patís" (fish sauce). It is then fried and served, and often dipped into vinegar to give the meat a tart flavour. In South Korea, horse meat is generally not eaten, but raw horse meat, usually around the neck part, is consumed as a delicacy on Jeju Island. It is usually seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. In Tonga, horsemeat or "lo'i ho'osi" is much more than just a delicacy; the consumption of horsemeat is generally