AlwaysPartying: National Pig Day

Maryse Chevrière — March 01, 2010

Whole Roast Pig from the Second Annual Pig Roast and Dance Party.

What better way to kickoff a month than to celebrate the almighty pig? Today, March 1st is National Pig Day, and in its honor we have compiled pictures of some of our favorite dishes celebrating this glorious animal in all of its delicious forms. Feast your eyes of the Pig-apalooza.

 

Nose to Tail

Clockwise from top: Crispy Pig’s Head with Sauerkraut and Pear Mostarda from Momofuku Ssäm Bar, Spicy Pig Spine Noodle Soup from Xi’an Famous Foods, Grilled Pork Tonsoku from Hakata Tonton, Brooklyn Star’s Fried Pig Tails with Jalapeño Onion Hush Puppies.

 

Pork Belly

Clockwise from top: Peanut Butter and Belly from Blue Smoke, Spiced Slow-Cooked Pork Belly with Red Cabbage & Apple Purée from Shang, Pork Belly with Figs, Balsamic, and Pistachios from A Voce Columbus, The Bar Room at Aureole’s Pork Belly Sliders.

 

Sandwiches

Clockwise from top: Porchetta Sandwich from Porchetta, Pulled Pork Sandwich from Georgia’s Eastside BBQ, Pork Souvlaki Sandwich with Chips from Kefi, Maialino’s Porchetta Al Uovo: Roast Pork, Ciabatta & Fried Eggs.

 

Bacon

Clockwise from top: Strip House Roasted Bacon with Boston Lettuce & Russian Dressing from Strip House, Roasted Oysters with Potato Rosti and Bacon from Jack’s Luxury Oyster Bar, Cheddar Grits with Bacon from Georgia’s East Side BBQ, Frank Pepe’s Clam and Bacon Pizza.

 

Pasta

Clockwise from top: Spaghetti with Clams, Pancetta and Hot Chilies from Da Umberto, Pork Meatballs with Spicy Meat Sauce over Rigatoni from The Meatball Shop, Potato Spaetzle with Sheep’s Milk and Bacon from Koliba, Ma Pêche’s Rice Noodles with Pork Sausage.

 

Ribs

Clockwise from top: Baby Back Ribs from Southern Hospitality, Chocolate Baby Back Ribs with Thai Spices from Kittichai, Glazed Pork Ribs from Ma Pêche, Marfa’s Smoked Baby Back Ribs.

 

Pork Buns

Clockwise from top: Pork Buns from Ippudo NY, Steamed Buns with Pork Belly, Hoisin, Cucumbers and Scallions from Momofuku Noodle Bar, Pork Burger from Xi’an Famous Foods, Graffiti’s Braised Pork Buns with Apricot Chutney.

 

Tacos & Burritos

Clockwise from top: Tacos de Pernil from Downtown Bakery, Braised Berkshire Pork Belly Taco with Sesame Leaf from Dokebi, Carnitas Burrito from Dos Toros Taqueria, Tehuitzingo’s Roast Pork Tacos.

 

Pig Roasts

Clockwise from top: 2nd Annual Pig Roast and Dance Party, Hapa Kitchen Luau at Brooklyn Yard, Joe & Mario’s 4th Annual Wine & Swine, Pig Roast at Il Buco.

 

Miscellaneous

Clockwise from top: Bo Ssäm from Momofuku Ssäm Bar; Fatty Dog with XO Sausage, Pickled Chili & Radish, Cucumber & Aioli from Fatty Crab UWS ; Suckling Pig with Chanterelles, Bing Cherries & Mizuna from Eleven Madison Park Convivio’s Pork & Watermelon Rind Terrine.