Evidence from archeological digs, suggests that the Norman Conquest of 1066 (the only historical date that many of the British can recall) resulted in major changes to the diets of the English (https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/jul/06/the-1066-diet-normans-passed-on-their-love-of-pork-study-suggests). Bones and fats adhering to cooking pot remnants suggest that pork and chicken became more popular meats. Prior to the invasion, beef, sheep and goats were the animals most commonly eaten. It appears that the Normans were very keen on pork and this enthusiasm spread to the local population when pig and chicken rearing were intensified.
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