Go on, pig out

As Americans get set to celebrate National Crown Roast of Pork Day on March 7, Melissa D'costa picks four interesting dishes prepared using pork that you should try

Stew Pork in a Pot
This steaming pot of delicacies has an interesting combination of ingredients where pork, bamboo and tofu come together to whet the appetites of hungry families, who can't get enough of this delicious stewed variation of pork.
For: Rs 350, plus taxes
At: Ling's Pavilion, 19/21, Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, behind Regal Cinema, Colaba.
Call: 22850023


Stew Pork in a Pot at Ling's Pavilion. Pic/ Bipin Kokate

Panini Di Prosicutto
Prosciutto is an Italian word for ham, while the Italian Panini is a type of sandwich. Cheese and ham are the main ingredients used to prepare this dish, which is grilled to perfection and generally served at breakfast.
For: Rs 230, plus taxes
At: Elbo Room, San Kutir, Linking Road, Bandra (W).
Call: 26483316u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0


Panini Di Prosicutto at Elbo Room. Pic/ Rane Ashish

Bun Thit Nuong
Bun Thit Nuong is an ideal summer salad that is light and healthy and has low fat content. It's a favourite dish in Vietnam and comprises vermicelli noodles mixed with chilli pickled carrots, topped with grilled barbecued pork.
For: Rs 325, plus taxes
At: Busaba, next to Blue Frog, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel.
Call: 40332300


Bun Thit Nuong at Busaba

Singaporean Black Pepper Pork
This dish is prepared with the leg of the pork and is served with traditional Singaporean Black Pepper Sauce. The pork is slow pot roasted for six hours to give it its texture, while the sauce blends in enhancing its flavour.
For: Rs 449, plus taxes
At: The Tasty Tangles, Pinnacle House, Level 1, PD Hinduja Marg, 15th Road, Khar (W).
Call: 67094444u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0

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Roasted Pork With Singaporean Black Pepper Sauce. Pics/ Prathik
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