Higher consumption of pork, other kinds of red meat, and organ meats (including liver, sweetbreads, tongue, and kidney) increases the risk of recurrent gout attacks. 1 Even though it's a red meat, pork is often referred to as “the other white meat” because it is a source of lean protein like poultry.

Is pork high in uric acid?

Red meats like beef, lamb, pork, duck etc contain a high level of purines. Purines eventually get converted into uric acid, therefore, people who have Hyperuricemia should completely limit the consumption of red meat.

What meats are bad for gout?

Foods to Avoid if You Have Gout

Red meat, lamb, and pork. Organ meats, such as liver, kidneys, and glandular meats like the thymus or pancreas (you may hear them called sweetbreads) Seafood, especially shellfish like shrimp, lobster, mussels, anchovies, and sardines.