A Sandwich a Day: Pulled Pork Pita at Skewerz

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[Photo: Michell Eloy]

In my opinion, there are only two kinds of meat: pulled pork and everything else that's not pulled pork. What's not to love? Cooked right, the meat is succulent and flavorful without being too fatty. And because the dish is a staple in multiple cultures around the world and can be prepared with a variety of spice rubs, no pulled pork experience is exactly the same.

As for Chicago restaurants pulling that meat from the bone, Wicker Park's Skewerz puts a Hawaiian/South Pacific twist on its version, blending sweet, citrus, and spicy flavors together for bite after mouthwatering bite. For the pulled pork pita ($4.50), grilled flatbread is stuffed with romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, and heaps of pulled pork. A little grapeseed oil and lime juice are then drizzled over the top, along with a red curry peanut sauce. The sauce adds a complexly sweet and moderately spicy kick that compliments the other citrus flavors. All that's left are a few dashes of salt and pepper for some extra seasoning.

Skewerz

1560 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)
773-276-9805
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