The term "high on the hog", when referencing a wealthy lifestyle or luxurious accommodations, actually originated with a reference to the pig's loin. This is because the loin was and is widely considered the most valuable part of the pig. Traditionally, cuts coming from higher on the pig, such as the loin, as opposed to lower cuts, such as the belly, hams, ribs, etc., were worth more. Let me break it down.
Read more...