Alinea: Pork Belly, Pickled vegetables, BBQ sugar, Grits

How does barbecue done in a three star restaurant look like? Like this dish that I made using the last third of pork belly I had. It’s a one bite of porky smoky spicy and pickle-y goodness! In more detailed terms we have a cube of cured and spiced pork belly, topped with pickled vegetables…… Continue reading Alinea: Pork Belly, Pickled vegetables, BBQ sugar, Grits

Crab and “Crab”: King Crab, Crab Apple, Basil and Olive Oil Jam

I so need to work on my presentation skills. Funny thing is I had a much better “scheme” for this plate on paper, but not sure why I did not follow it last-minute. Oh well, next time around. One thing I can say is that flavor-wise this worked wonderfully and it really does not look…… Continue reading Crab and “Crab”: King Crab, Crab Apple, Basil and Olive Oil Jam