The Hog Roast guys are doing something good for the cause. Keeping the masses fed with a noble beast cooked simply but expertly. A sandwich of pulled pork on fresh bread with homemade apple sauce and a little bit of roquette to seal the deal. A simple thing but I know a lot of work would go into preparing this each week.
The smell is mesmerizing as is the look of the pig sitting proudly atop the massive grill. One guy "pulls" the pork and seasons it with a light dressing which contains fennel seeds and few other bit and bobs while the other guy builds the sandwich and handles the crowds. The system works well and the guy from Viet Van a few stalls up could learn a thing or two from these guys and double his turnover by employing an extra set of hands (and I wouldn't have to wait so long!)
Get there early and you'll be spoiled with the best parts like the belly and shoulder. The first time we ate here it was before midday and the belly was amazing. Second time it was a slightly less fatty and drier part of the pig and wasn't quite as good - but still excellent all the same.
Hog Roast is at New Cross Road, East Dulwich every Saturday.
