Some very kind person recommended Two Little Pigs Charcuterie & Grind to me via Facebook and Instagram. I am grateful they did because my appetite for cured and aged meats is almost insatiable. Not only do they have some incredible cured delights they also have a delicious burger on their menu. Owned and operated by cousins Jonathan Ioannou and Terrence Farrugia this Sydney Rd café has a little bit for everyone. Its natural light (and pictures of swine), invites you deep into its clutches. Swinging logs of meaty deliciousness hanging and displayed to tempt even the staunchest vegetarian. I do believe that cured meat is incredibly magical; it stores, it is full of flavour, it complements beer to aplomb and it gives you an intrinsic feeling of superiority when you savour it. Well, Two Little Pigs is celebrating this magic! You can buy the salamis they have on offer, just as you would at any deli. They have knowledgeable staff that can walk you through their favourite meats and advise on what to couple it with. Anyway, they also do a mean burger with thick cut bacon. The burger comes served on brioche with distinctly thick sliced bacon! From what I know, most Australian bacon is taken from the loin as opposed to the belly (like they do in the US). Thick sliced bacon is not a big thing in Australia and I have really only ever seen it done properly in the US. Anyway, this thick cut bacon was magnificent! The burger patty had a hint of spice, almost like a bit of a chorizo hit to it. Normally I would not be a huge fan of these flavours but given I was in a charcuterie; it made sense and was on theme with the venue. Konrad ordered a pulled pork roll that he said was exquisite and we grabbed a side of parmesan fries that were on point. I was a huge fan of the vibe in Two Little Pigs and would definitely return. I bought some take away salami and was very surprised that they vacuum seal the meats before they let you take it home. It was a very professional touch however it did make eating it in the car a little more difficult than usual. Go and check it out for yourself!
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:51:50 +0000
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