The story
Tucked into Borough Market Kitchen, Black Pig has earned cult status for its porcine perfection. Jack’s Dining Room declares the sandwich “arguably one of the best in London.” Doobydobap describes it as a Spanish-style slow-roasted pork ciabatta, loaded with crunchy fennel, honey truffle mayo, Parmesan, and shatteringly crisp crackling.
Mark Wiens calls it a “world-class Borough Market icon,” noting the slow-smoked pulled pork, crispy crackling, Parmesan, and salsa verde on fluffy bread. The balance is hard to dispute—every creator agrees this is a must-visit stop for porcine excellence.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
The Black Pig’s pork sandwich with crackling and parmesan earns fervent praise, while the overall vibe is one of rustic, unpretentious comfort that feels like a warm, indulgent hug.
“They slow cook the pork for 12 hours and it is so tender. And the truffle mayo is pretty insane. And the Parmesan cheese shredded on top is such a nice touch. Those bits of crackling just add like the perfect salty crunch. The texture of the chicharrón in there is outstanding. Adds a whole new layer to the sandwich. And they actually put a good amount of sauce in it, too. It's a really, really good sandwich. It's a pretty unique sandwich. You don't find this sandwich in the US, which I respect about it. I don't see any item at this market beating this, to be honest.”
What creators say
3 creators have covered Black Pig. Most active: Jack's Dining Room , Mark Wiens, Doobydobap
Black Pig serves arguably one of the best sandwiches in London, with slow-cooked pork, truffle mayo, and crispy crackling, making it a must-visit at Borough Market.
Dishes mentioned
Pork Sandwich with Crackling and Parmesan
They slow cook the pork for 12 hours and it is so tender. And the truffle mayo is pretty insane. And the Parmesan cheese shredded on top is such a nice touch. Those bits of crackling just add like the perfect salty crunch. The texture of the chicharrón in there is outstanding. Adds a whole new layer to the sandwich. And they actually put a good amount of sauce in it, too. It's a really, really good sandwich. It's a pretty unique sandwich. You don't find this sandwich in the US, which I respect about it. I don't see any item at this market beating this, to be honest.
The Black Pig serves a world-class sandwich with slow-smoked pulled pork, crispy crackling, Parmesan, and salsa verde on fluffy bread — a gourmet, perfectly balanced Borough Market icon.
Dishes mentioned
- Pork Sandwich with Crackling and Parmesan
The Black Pig serves a Spanish-style slow roasted pork ciabatta that is incredibly juicy and well-balanced with crunchy fennel and honey truffle mayo.
Dishes mentioned
Slow Roasted Pork Ciabatta
The ciabatta is stuffed with slow roasted pork, manchego cheese, and it's engulfed in focaccia-like bread. The pork is so juicy, like pulled pork consistency. The bread has a lot of holes that encapsulate all the mayo and juices from the vinaigrette and the pork. You have the contrast between the juicy pork, crunchy fennel, and the honey truffle mayo that ties everything together like a warm blanket.
