We Tried Hong Kong’s Last Remaining Whole-Roasted Underground Hog | Street Eats | Bon Appétit
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- čas přidán 9. 01. 2024
- Bon Appétit joins Lucas Sin at Red Seasons Restaurant on the outskirts of Hong Kong to try the region’s last remaining whole-roasted underground pig. Cooked in deep underground pits, this flavorful delicacy has become rare in Hong Kong since the issuing of new permits for the fire pits ceased.
Director: Nic Ko
Director of Photography: Hanley Chu
Editor: Kris Knight; JC Scruggs
Host: Lucas Sin
Producer: Mag Shuiman
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Assistant Camera: Walter Lai
Audio Engineer: Jonathan Ho
Researcher: Vivian Jao
Fact-Checker: Ryan Harrington
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
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Chef Lucas is the first English speaking Hong Kong Chef managed to articulate the sophistication of Cantonese cooking that I grew up with. Tons of respect to Chef Lucas and those who love Hong Kong and its amazing cuisines.
Totally agree. I'm HK born, grew up with these traditions and foods, and now basically learning this through a chef's perspective in English. Big fan of Chef Lucas, keep it up Chef!
"Sophistication" lmao mfer is burning whole pigs in a underground cardboard fire
stupid westerners @@jean-pierrecoffe6666
I agree, I’m so happy that he’s covering these aspects of Cantonese/HK culture that you don’t really ever see in mainstream media.
Yup, nothing but useful knowledge and facts; no BS.
I'm becoming a big fan of Chef Lucas. The places he goes and the meals he displays are unique and interesting, and I appreciate his succinct approach to the history of the dish. No long drawn out monologues, just a lot of respect for the food. That's how it's done.
he's such a badass.
Agreed, he's so enjoyable to watch
Aggreed
You're becoming one? There's a process? Been a huge fan since I first saw him lol
Bet he's packing too
1:00
“Smoke is building up but as you can see chef is unaffected.”
*chef squinting angrily like he is staring directly at the sun.*
He can't complain though, his lungs don't hold enough air anymore.
Plus green smoke = chemicals or minerals/metals like copper. No bueno using treated lumber.
@@MeanLaQueefa they don't cook over that fire, they use the treated planks to start the flames. The host mentioned the fires can get up to 600 degrees Celsius. Any volatile chemicals that could taint the pork would have burned off long before the meat hits the pit.
@@MeanLaQueefa I would eat the pork, definitely wouldn't want to be the laborer starting those fires though lol
the amount of nails in those pallets going molten is certainly toxic to the meat, mental
I LOVE watching Lucas host. He is so knowledgeable and explains every step of the way with how foods are cooked, what they should be paired with, history of the foods, the culture, etc. Please have him host all Asian foods show.
You like Asian men huh
I agree
Well, he is a worldclass chef himself, so anything less would be weird.
Yeah this presenter is excellent.
0:50 I like how he's talking about the quality of the wood and then buddy just hucks a whole pallet in there nails and all lol
That PT wood burning green has been treated with copper... dunno how safe that is to eat.
It's definitely not safe.
I saw green and was thinking copper and treated wood, definitely a mark of quality. 😂
I thought exactly the same
Pallet wood is so gross for many different reasons.
Great video! Just an FYI - at 4:15 the chef says 38斤 (gan1, i.e. catty) - not 公斤(gung1gan1, i.e. kilograms). The Hong Kong catty is around 600g (604.78982g to be exact) so it's closer to 23kg.
Exac7ly
Biasalah, youngster can't even differentiate salt and sugar
I don’t think it matters, it’s just an estimation, not exact. Nobody cares
@@albqo5115 apparently we care
@@albqo5115 That's a huge difference bro
Love the Lucas videos - so happy to see so much more of him. He brings a great perspective and personality to the channel. Interrupting himself when the pork came out at 6:45 instructing the videographer to get the shot of the pork coming out - you can see how passionate he is about telling these stories
And he’s handsome
Big thanks to Lucas for showing authentic Hong Kong cooking technique to the world. Just look at how passionate Lucas is when he sees the roasted pig
Yes! Not only is Lucas one of the most entertaining chefs in the new BA, but this type of video is also more of what you guys should do. It's fun to see different places, people and how they do food in their own restaurants.
This piece is worth of an action movie, the atmosphere, the heat, the smoke, the chefs, the narration. I guess could also be a love story. Long live the roasted pig!
Or rather short lived 🤣
Exactly what I thought. He’s onto becoming the next anthony bourdain
The chef is sacrificing some of his life time to this business.( literally) this is the most appropriate example of a working hazard , full of carcinogens for ur lungs and the body. Much respect for the chef😊
yea I would wear a respirator full time doing that job@@codeeu1994
Sadly, the under ground roasting place has closed.
Industrial pre used pallets, green flames, i do not know about that.
His enthusiasm is so infectious! Lucas is one heck of a host, and a wealth of knowledge. I love his videos.
I love that you show this with such respect, and that you highlight the skill of the chefs rather than yourself.
"YOU HEAR THE CRISP? YOU HEAR THE CRISP?" hahaha love his enthusiasm
The way this is shot is almost euphoric…. like looking through a fish lens of a someone who works there. Amazing
Agree, it is well filmed! Perhaps, the next time people eat delicious bbq pork, people will always appreciate and remember the sweats of the chefs behind the scene. Also, if the price is a bit more than the common price, this will make sense
This brings back memories. I've had the privilege of eating Cantonese pit roasted pork once, 45 years ago in of all places, New Zealand. It was the centrepiece of my friend's wedding feast. I could not believe how crispy the skin was, whilst the meat was tender and juicy.
Lucas should have his own food channel, he is my favorite chef on internet. Love all his videos.
He has his own ventures. Why would he bother himself with running a channel? He does this without the hassle of owning one. Think.
Hey, keyboard bully, why are all your comments so antagonistic/vitriolic? You really do go out of your way to insult and belittle. I think it's a pretty clear sign that you're an impotent nobody irl.
I love your passion for food Lucas. It's really shows when you're explaining the details of the process
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I went with my aunt to pick up the roast pork once when I was in HK for Chinese New Year. We got there as it was coming off the van and it was still steaming when they brought it out. When the chef started chopping it up, the skin SHATTERED like glass. Little shards flew off everywhere. It was amazing.
i grew up on this...weddings and parties all my life...skin is so addictive ..the only bbq item i pick over this is the peking duck...never tried with the mustard but always with hoisin and sriracha...but lucas def deserves a network tv show...
Very cool. One thing though, that pallet that went into the fire was probably treated with something (usually includes arsenic) hence why it burned green 😅
Probably Copper sulfate or Boric Acid for green flames. Hopefully not Methyl Bromide…
It was just to start the fire
I think it's probably the glue, arsenic gives a pretty blue flame
This is the great thing about Lucas. He manages to convey the deliciousness of the food without any histrionics. No eye-rolling. No foodgasm.
One of the more unique BBQ videos I've ever seen. Its clear Chef Lucas is very knowledgeable, not only of the technique but also the history. Those fire pits are huge, and the speed and efficiency of the pig roasting is really impressive.
Just a minor correction. The pigs were 38 "'gun' / catty" (a Chinese unit of mass), not KG, which roughly translate at 22 kg.
Anyway, a superb video Lucas as always
Yeah I was about to say 1gan is about 600g
I thought the 1 gan is 500g as 2 gan is 1kg. Ah, HK may still use the traditional value of 1 gan to about 600g.
Host: Chef likes using fruitwood which dates back to an ancient Cantonese tradition.
Chef: *throws dirty pallet in fire*
It is a way to get the fire up first, when the fire is going, then you throw in the fruitwood.
Unless the pallet was heat treated then its safe to use for barbeque. However, if its (pallet) was chemical treated with fungicide and pesticide it will produce toxic smoke that will be imparted onto the meat
@@TheTHEZETA Dirt, nails, copper treated wood and all.
A Tik tok video would not do this justice in my view so I therefore appreciate how this video content captures the traditions of historical cooking. Great to see this distinct method and be even better to visit and experience the flavours first hand.
I love the in depth explanation.
Lucas has done his homework and is passionate about process and technique and information. Makes me appreciate it so much more.
Great video. Much respect.
Lucus’s narrating and hosting the video is incredible
He is so genuinely happy and interested it’s very wholesome to see😍
Now this is food content - raw no frills filming and reporting - Lucas should do a world tour of culinary techniques
I love how excited and enthusiastic Lucas gets when he talks about food. ❤
Thank you for the constant videos, I really appreciate it!
love the production. everything is on point. snappy, high density of information, no music, great shots and lighting. i wish more food content was like this.
These videos are so great, please keep them up!
The sweat coming of the guy cooking the pork, that is dedication to your craft! 😮🔥
I've been following Lucas for a long time now, and it's awesome to see him get this platform -- his passion and depth of knowledge make for excellent videos.
Always have loved Lucas' energy and passion. Such a great host and infectious smile.
I love how passionate he is about the food. Amazing series.
Love Lucas and love Hong Kong stories. Keep it up Lucas. Roast pork looks amazing
Lucas video is always a must watch!!
The enthusiasm, knowledge, respect, top notch
I love watching Lucas videos because it so informative, geniune and passionate.
Love the enthusiasm and respect that Lucas gives these foods!
Top tier video, everything was amazing and it is fascinating to learn of this cooking method and the history behind it. I only wish I could go one day to try it.
Huge fan of Lucas!! The passion, enthusiasm, and knowledge of Hong Kong cuisine is such a delight
The fire is green because that's pressure treated wood. And that smoke your breathing in is toxic. 😂
I know I was like wtf when they started using wood pallets for the fire 😂
Looks like the pallets are just used to start the fires. The fruit wood is added later.
Arsenic is a seasoning
Chef Lucas is able to explain this process so thoroughly and I love seeing this behind the scenes view of the hard-working chefs. Thanks for this inside-look!
Thanks for showcasing this. You're amazing. There's so much Hong Kong has to offer.
Lived part of my childhood in HK, thank you for showing me more of HK that I missed and places that I didn't know about.
Lucas is for the best host by far, love any video he is part of
Chef Lucas is such a gem. Amazing host and presenter.
Fascinating video! Lucas is just so awesome with his explanations.
As a hongkonger, I love how Lucas brings our culture to the world ❤
Yeah Cantonese BBQ
I really appreciate your technical analysis of this amazing suckling pig dish!
Amazing, 1st time to see a video about this..thanks Chef Lucas! You r brilliant ! 🎉
Doesn't 38斤 mean 38 Catties aka 605 grams x 38 ≈ 23kg?
Also this is an amazing video, shout out to Lucas my school friend
This is a amazing channel, Its not easy to get in and deal with a interview, even the Hong Kong local people or TV program. Great job!
YES!!!! We need a new Lucas episode every week, I'll watch any food topic show with Lucas as the host.
what a pleasure to watch Chef Lucas deconstructs the process behind a delicate cuisine. It just makes people appreciate the art of cooking!
0:30 yeah I think the "Chefs" burn whatever wood they can get their hands on.
lol
that was absolutely incredible to watch wow. so unique
Incredible. I grew up there and had no idea. Thanks Lucus and BA for enlightening us with these stories
I love how he asked these cooks to be careful at 6:59. The cooks were probably thinking: "Be careful?!! What do you think I do all day". Lol.
Chef Lucas - I'm a big fan. His episodes are the best and I love his passion for food. Lucas you need your own channel!
Love his pure enthusiasm and deep knowledge. I want to have a meal with him.
Great content! Always appreciate your highlight on Hong Kong culture
This gotta be my first meal in Hong Kong for sure. Looks really nice, juicy, crispy, smoky.
Don't. Its super mediocre.
@@michaelrosenthal7572you know nothing
@@michaelrosenthal7572 Find a better shop
This is some of your best content ever. Chef Lucas is such a great host.
You are fantastic the way you explain really in details n clearly understand ..great 👍
this guy is awesome! i love his genuine enthusiasm
This guy is great. Informative and perfectly tolerable.
Lucas is always fun to watch/ listen to- Watching this feeling super proud to be Cantonese 😤😤
I'm watching this near dinner time and I'm drooling. Looks delicious.
Like everyone, I appreciate Lucas' passion and knowledge of the history of the food and the cooking process. In all his videos, its not about him; its about the food!
Chef breathing all that smoke. Bless him 🙏
Great host. Explains everything perfectly.
Love this!! Can’t believe I’m learning my own food culture in English but Lucas did an amazing job 👍👍👍
Ever since I was a kid I loved eating this. It’s literally meat candy and when you get that side of dipping sauce or oyster sauce, it becomes a problem since it’s so addicting. I love chicarrons but it doesn’t beat the roast pork and the different layers. This is an art.
Well put together documentary, Bravo Chef, need to drive out there and check it out!
i really like how lucas appreciates their techniques and is always so amazed by them
R E S P E C T! Graceful and truly following an ole tradition. Thank you for sharing. WORD!
"Using this type of wood is a traditional technique dating back 3,000 years"
Chef *throws pallet into the fire*
Ah yes the great wall of china was built with the help of wood pallets 💀
uncivilized method should have banned already. hongkong is such uncivilized place therefore the chinese communist government need to teach them about human rights
This was extremely well explained. I learnt a lot about something I knew nothing about. great host
amazing. my fav chinese bbq meat! thanks for shining a light on these completely underrated chinese cooking techniques! we all take these for granted
Chef Lucas speaks so passionately about food - love all his videos
Amazing!!!! Pride of Hong Kong for sure. In less than a generation, this will be gone. What a honor to have seen the behind the scenes and masterful art.
I am using Lucas' videos to make a list of all food places I should visit if I go to Hong Kong. He is able to sell the food so well
Thats freaking amazing....I must try, thanks for sharing!
please make longer versions of these videos, I could watch an hour long video of this.
Love this ep his passion is infectious
Oh that heavenly feeling and it give goosebumps
The flame is blue green because they’re burning wood treated with copper arsenate. Probably don’t want to be breathing that stuff in…
The chef said "38斤" and I think he meant catty and not kilogram (that would be "公斤"）. In Hong Kong, one catty is 1 1/3 lbs or every catty is 4 lbs.
I love this series. Lucas is a great presenter for this.
This is my favorite series on BA!
This is going up onto my bucket list for sure! Makes me salivate
This has made me salivate so much! Roast hog must be one of the foods of the gods. It looks divine!
The pressure treated wood makes that green flame, and really gives the meat a pop
On top of the great content you totally feel that Lucas has huge respect for these local chefs going about their craft….really nice to see!
I really like Chef Lukas. Hes a sympathic guy that knows his stuff
This is incredible, thank you for letting us see this