623350 Thu May 28 15:21:50 -0700 2009 50 12 Boston Area 0 4723120 I love pork. If I could develop the kind of focus I attain seeking pork doing something productive I’d be a rich man. Boston not exactly the porkiest of regions but I had two recent finds I want to share. One: The roast pork sandwich at J. Pace (Tuesday and Thursday only). Beautifully moist roast pork piled on that awesome Pace Italian roll. I did provolone, pickles, peppers. AWESOME. I am from the Philadelphia area, have been here for 27 years, this is the first sandwich I have had that makes me stop missing cheesesteaks. Different sandwich of course, but an accomplishment similar in scope. I need to see if I can engage them on how the pork is prepared, reminds me flavor-wise of my Puerto Rican stepmother’s roast pork: salt, pepper, garlic oregano. Be warned: there has got to be a pound of pork in this behemoth. And it being Pace you are eating it at lunch during the week. 45 minutes after consuming it my brain wanted to shut down completely. I suppose a more rational or disciplined being could save half for later, I don’t know how well it would hold up. And I am not that being anyway. Two: Costeleta a Mineira at Don Ricardo’s in the South end. Marinated broiled pork chops. Tender, flavorful, had to pick the bones it was so good. $12. Will return to try to learn more about how they're prepared. I suspect Don Ricardo’s is a find. What little I found searching this board was positive, will continue to do my part researching further. Mmmmmmmm. Any recent pork finds you’d like to share? Thu May 28 15:21:50 -0700 2009 34130 Carty 1 4723238 If you like the pork at J Pace, you'll love the roast pork sandwich at Artu on Charles or the NE (my preference)...also the roast lamb. Pace alternates pork and lamb through the week but Artu offers both I think Pace added it recently..last 5-6 years; after Artu had such success with it..but I could be wrong..and just never noticed it on Pace's menu til 5-6 years ago..:) I do need to retry the Pace version but my memory is that Artu was better. I'm a huge fan of Pace's proscuitto/provolone, pickles, peppers, tomato. Chinatown is your friend..How about the roast meat places like Hong Kong Eatery or the place on Beach, Vhin Sun? and I had a great double cooked pork belly at New Shanghai. High end, Bina does a pork confit that's great..though you probably want to order a pasta like the carbonara first. Montien does a great pork dish on the Thai menu..sliced pork with basil and peppercorns...moo pad prik thai on?? Thu May 28 16:06:21 -0700 2009 4723120 10111 9lives 1 4723273 a few current faves: braised pork shin in brown sauce (Mulan) twice cooked pork w/ leek (New Shanghai) braised pig tails (Craigie) spicy steamed pork ribs w/ rice flour (Chung Xin Yuan, weekend lunch only) mini steamed buns w/ pork and crab (Jo Jo Taipei) crispy roast pig center cut (Hong Kong Eatery) baby pig special (Scampo, Fridays only) iberico bellota ham (Formaggio) Thu May 28 16:19:09 -0700 2009 4723120 13161 barleywino 2 4724053 where is Chung Xin Yuan? Thu May 28 22:08:26 -0700 2009 4723273 281272 theparegorickid 3 4724301 http://www.yelp.com/biz/chung-shin-yuan-newton 183 California st Newton MA Fri May 29 04:20:40 -0700 2009 4724053 13161 barleywino 1 4723586 nice, I love pork too. The roast pork in the ramen soup at Ken's is pretty much perfect I think. Pad grapow moo krob at S&I Thai, lovely crispy pork fat and meat. Pig's ears at Taiwan Cafe or Wisteria House (I like the latter more), yumm. Fried pork chop at either place is good too. If cassoulet is on at Eastern Standard it's lovely with pork belly and sometimes, if you're lucky, an ear as well. Wonton noodle soup at Vinh Sun, with their roast pork. Jamon at Toro (or any place that has imported good quality Jamon) , pure porky goodness. Various coldcuts at Bazaar or any Russian deli, cases full of pork sausages and meats. Neiman Ranch bacon and ham, available at Trader Joe's. And one of my favorites, Jamon Royale from Neiman also, available at Whole Foods. Thu May 28 18:16:32 -0700 2009 4723120 25417 Zatan 1 4723635 The three 9 hour baked, karl's triple smoked bacon larded, home made jerk rub roast pork shoulders I cooked two weeks ago ;-). Thu May 28 18:33:48 -0700 2009 4723120 10169 StriperGuy 2 4723667 ha, if you wanna go there we have to take it to another place I guess....my three week wet cured pork shoulder French style (a-la Jane Grigson) with brown sugar, mustard seed, celery, garlic, thyme, allspice.....I served it up to a bunch of local people so maybe still qualifies. Simply great. Thu May 28 18:46:51 -0700 2009 4723635 25417 Zatan 3 4724570 Touché. Fri May 29 06:39:11 -0700 2009 4723667 10169 StriperGuy 1 4724272 The dong po pork belly dish at Fuloon - melt-in-your-mouth sinful & scrumptious! Fri May 29 03:56:22 -0700 2009 4723120 12889 Taralli 2 4725230 FuLoon's dried bean curd leaf with caramelized pork belly and just enough Chinese black vinegar is also immortal. Fri May 29 10:04:58 -0700 2009 4724272 13819 Karl S 3 4729237 If it has pork in its name at Fuloon, it's worth ordering. Must do another Chowdown there soon... Sat May 30 23:00:28 -0700 2009 4725230 17548 BarmyFotheringayPhipps 4 4729354 My oldest brother is visiting me at the end of July. He is a fireater like my sister from Tucson, who last October ate half of the entire bowl of Wok-Steamed Beef (dubbed the Giant Bowl of Death by Devra First of the Globe) like it was candy (it was one of the rare dishes she said was hot enough, though it was not too hot for her) - we mixed the other half with rice, froze it in a tube, and she ate the other half the day she returned to Tucson. My brother was envious. So he's jonesing for Fuloon. I am almost thinking of inviting Hounds for a Chowdown with us. Sun May 31 04:01:22 -0700 2009 4729237 13819 Karl S 5 4729413 impressive on the pork note shangri la does a pork belly on a bun thing for dim sum that is pretty mind blowing. Sun May 31 05:08:47 -0700 2009 4729354 10169 StriperGuy 1 4724291 The suckling pig dish at Troquet has always been fantastic...although they did take it off the menu for awhile. I am sure it is back on now as it is a very popular dish. Check it out if you are in the mood for a high end dining experience. Fri May 29 04:13:33 -0700 2009 4723120 44642 bostongal 1 4724327 The porterhouse pork chop at 75 Chestnut is pretty amazing. Fri May 29 04:41:12 -0700 2009 4723120 26213 Pegmeister 1 4724349 Have a mini-chowdown at Hong Kong Eatery and order a whole roast pig like 9 of us did a few years ago. Fri May 29 04:59:45 -0700 2009 4723120 12889 Taralli 2 4724571 That was scarey. Fri May 29 06:39:48 -0700 2009 4724349 10169 StriperGuy 2 4725476 almost 5 years ago, time flies when you eat well..:) http://www.flickr.com/photos/61246842@N00/sets/72157600734880539/ Fri May 29 11:16:25 -0700 2009 4724349 10111 9lives 1 4724350 The pork chop with vinegar peppers at Vinny's At Night in Somerville. Fri May 29 05:00:46 -0700 2009 4723120 11222 Infomaniac 2 4747008 this post killed me. my dad, only recently deceased, made a terrific pork w/vinegar peppers. it also had potatoes which had been pan fried with the chops before braising along with the vinegar peppers and most importantly the juice from the jar of peppers. he swore by the pastene hot cherry peppers. only recently when asked by my parents what i wanted for a birthday dinner, i asked for only this dish. man it is good. i have a jar of the peppers in my fridge with the recipe attached to it with an elastic... Fri Jun 05 17:46:53 -0700 2009 4724350 146089 lola22 3 4747109 sadden to hear about you loss....sounds like you have good memories though, and happy birthday! Your dads version sounds exactly like the way I make it at home. Vinny;s doesn't serve theirs with the potatoes like you know, but still a nice version with a huge pork chop. Fri Jun 05 18:38:46 -0700 2009 4747008 11222 Infomaniac 1 4724442 Cafe Latino, by the court house in government center, for their pernil - the crispy pork skin is absolutely amazing, though similarly coma-inducing in fattiness and quantity. Fri May 29 05:52:46 -0700 2009 4723120 23376 nsenada 2 4724567 The Cafe Latino roast pork meal is amazing and the portion size is HUGE! I am a big eater and I have yet to finish the whole dish. I think it only costs about $7 as well which is a great deal. Be sure to ask for some of the crispy skin! I also recommend the "Porchetta" at Figaro's on Beach Street. It is a special so check the web site for when it is available. Roast, seasoned, pork with caramelized onions and provolone. Killer. Fri May 29 06:38:50 -0700 2009 4724442 108377 TomH 1 4724518 You've got to start in the morning, if you are going to eat pork all day. Go for an Irish Breakfast at the Druid. Irish bacon, pork sausage, black and white (pork) pudding along with eggs, beans and toast. it is really a potent way to start the day. Fri May 29 06:21:01 -0700 2009 4723120 18697 Snowflake 1 4724557 I had a dong po (I think) pork shoulder at Sichuan Garden in Brookline last weekend. Huge, succulent, moist, deliciously spiced, PORK. Man, I love a good pork shoulder. Fri May 29 06:34:58 -0700 2009 4723120 28574 bobot 2 4724665 I haven't been lately but SG's dong po used to be made with a pork shank. Great dish. Mulan makes a similar dish. The slow cooked pork shank at Teatro is a great dish. Portuguese dish of pork alejanta (w/clams) at Atasca or wherever you think is the best version. My fave is probably Sagre's in Fall River or a place in Gloucester; which I can find but don't recall the name. Fri May 29 07:10:24 -0700 2009 4724557 10111 9lives 3 4747916 The best pork alejanta I ever had was at Antonio's in New Bedford. Gotta get back to that place sometime soon- amazing food. Sat Jun 06 07:51:44 -0700 2009 4724665 28574 bobot 1 4724595 Forgot about the chicharon part of the pork food pyramid - I've had some good ones at Mi Rancho and El Paisa in East Boston, and some that were more like pork chunks at Taco Loco in Somerville. My favorites are off a cart at outdoor festivals in the North End, though. Fri May 29 06:49:01 -0700 2009 4723120 23376 nsenada 1 4724650 Blue Ribbon is on any Boston pork list too. Fri May 29 07:03:52 -0700 2009 4723120 10169 StriperGuy 1 4724710 You had me at pork. Many good ideas already, but I immediately thought of the pork chop at Ten Tables (JP). I haven't yet tried out the Cambridge branch, but if David Punch is in the kitchen, the pork will rule. Also consider the NC style pulled pork sandwich at Highland Kitchen and the chile verde at Anna's of all places. Fri May 29 07:23:57 -0700 2009 4723120 10232 yumyum 2 4747013 "you had me at pork" !!!! this made me howl. me too, I'd follow anyone with the promise of pork. Fri Jun 05 17:48:48 -0700 2009 4724710 146089 lola22 1 4725168 spicy chili pork at floating rock in revere dong po pork and pork belly with bean curd knots at fuloon in malden braised pork shank at uncle cheung's in framingham pernil al horno at la fe in lynn spicy pork bulgogi at korea garden in allston double cooked pork belly at new shanghai in chinatown pork chop rice plate and pork belly rice plate at taiwan cafe in chinatown pad ga pow moo krob (crispy fried pork belly in chili sauce) at s&i thai in allston moo pa lo (braised pork stew) at khao sarn in brookline salt and pepper pork chop at kantin in allston patatim (stewed pork leg) at jnj turo turo filipino cuisine in quincy pork soup dumplings at gourmet dumpling house in chinatown red cooked pork belly at qingdao garden in cambridge gone but not forgotten... roast pork noodle soup at the noodle alcove in chinatown double cooked pork bellies at anise in cambridge pork ribs and pulled pork sandwich at uncle pete's in revere lion's head meatball at wing's kitchen in chinatown Fri May 29 09:44:07 -0700 2009 4723120 47608 galangatron 2 4725190 I like the way you move. Fri May 29 09:52:00 -0700 2009 4725168 10232 yumyum 2 4725410 If you havent' been in a while, Wing's is under new mgmt and totally different Fri May 29 10:57:06 -0700 2009 4725168 111910 jgg13 2 4725457 all great re Wings, not meaning to be too picky but I think the meatball was beef. They did make 1 of the better braised pork dish in town. As JGG mentioned, they are no longer under the same mgmt and I don't think any of those are available now. a great loss imo http://www.flickr.com/photos/61246842@N00/sets/72157602237495510/ Fri May 29 11:10:04 -0700 2009 4725168 10111 9lives 2 4747399 yunno, anise was founded and run by the same woman who started chilli garden in medford. in fact, i felt the quality in medford went down when she did, perhpas she took the ace chef from medford. anyway, with anise gone my hopes are that CG gets better! long story short--i bet that double cooked pork bellies is served at CG! Fri Jun 05 21:05:04 -0700 2009 4725168 146089 lola22 3 4747691 Chilli Garden has always used belly pork in its double-cooked, which is a nice austere version with green chili and leeks or scallions. It's on the lunch special menu too. Never made it to Anise, can't compare. Sat Jun 06 05:04:09 -0700 2009 4747399 10400 Aromatherapy 1 4726203 One more amazing selection in the "must have" pork category - the 'Costoletta' of Pork at Tosca in Hingham. Tender, juicy pork pounded flat and grilled to smokey, flavorful perfection. Yum. Fri May 29 14:56:42 -0700 2009 4723120 44642 bostongal 1 4728271 The pork belly at Craigie on Main nearly had me licking the plate ('course I was about three sheets by then - their tasting menu is a drawn-out affair, and the drinks so good...). Sat May 30 13:52:35 -0700 2009 4723120 28323 MrsCheese 1 4728598 Salt and pepper fried pork at Taiwan Cafe. BK Sat May 30 16:53:30 -0700 2009 4723120 11573 BJK 2 4747392 steamed pork ribs at china pearl for dim sum Fri Jun 05 21:01:06 -0700 2009 4728598 231462 gastropunk46 1 4747740 Oh, sure. Pork chops, bacon, and ham from the same, MAGICAL creature..... Had "Pork Three Ways" at Cragie before they moved. Talk about magical.... Sat Jun 06 05:56:19 -0700 2009 4723120 256057 bigeks 1 4862360 on Wednesdays only, the crispy pork shank at Abe & Louie's...like an sit-down version of the schweinhaxen served out of food trucks outside Munich...arrives looking like a coconut..cut through the dark brown crunchy shell of skin and fat to reach the moist meet inside...accompanied by a baked stuffed apple, like an inside out dutch apple pie...warning: easily big enough for two Wed Jul 15 17:34:58 -0700 2009 4723120 13161 barleywino 1 4862463 Salt and Pepper Pork Chops at Mulan Carnitas plate at Boca Grande, with salsa verde. I'm addicted - ate it three times last week. Wed Jul 15 18:10:12 -0700 2009 4723120 55578 Eatin in Woostah 1 4863421 That Pace roast pork sandwich is amazing. I usually get it on the braided roll with provolone and deli mustard. Awesomeness! Lately, to my chagrin, it has been selling out by about 12:15 so get there early! Thu Jul 16 06:11:55 -0700 2009 4723120 108377 TomH 2 4863461 The one at blossom ct never seems to have it. they always have some pulledp ork concoction instead. Thu Jul 16 06:27:23 -0700 2009 4863421 111910 jgg13 3 4863498 The one on the Greenway has it (well until it sells out) every Tuesday and Thursday. That is a bummer that they do not have it at the other location... Thu Jul 16 06:41:39 -0700 2009 4863461 108377 TomH 4 4863642 I started going there because of the OP of this thread actually (and I don't mind at all, I love it), but every time I go on a T or Th, I ask "do you have roast pork today?" and they say, "Oh, we don't have that today, we have bbq pulled pork though" (which is not bbq at all, it's pulled pork in bbq sauce) Thu Jul 16 07:33:38 -0700 2009 4863498 111910 jgg13 1 4863467 The roast suckling pig at Vinh Sun in Chinatown is to die for. Thu Jul 16 06:30:38 -0700 2009 4723120 12889 Taralli 2 4863503 it seems to be a strong function of timing-- lunchtime or weekends it seems more likely to be good than other times... i once got a "bad" batch (which I ate very little of) and (like most places in Chinatown) they were not willing to take it off the bill Thu Jul 16 06:44:33 -0700 2009 4863467 13161 barleywino