The government put on the market pork from 26 state reserves in 12 regions, including Beijing, Tianjin and Zhejiang, the official said.
The move is part of the government's effort to rein in fast rising of consumer prices.
China's consumer price index (CPI), a major gauge of inflation, rose to a 28-month high of 5.1 percent in November.
The average wholesale prices of fresh pork rose 0.75 percent from one year earlier during the first 11 months of 2010, according to data released by the ministry.
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