We reject wimpy bacon strips and sad translucent tomatoes. We only accept the best – in this case, the Pork Belly BLT at Capitalist Pig. Two thick layers of house-smoked pork belly bacon get cozy with sweet tomato jam, fresh green leaf lettuce and a swipe of rich chipotle aioli. Precisely assembled inside a sturdy Companion brioche bun, each bite yields the perfect balance of salt, smoke, sweet and crunch. Never settle.
Capitalist Pig, 2727 S. 12th St., St. Louis, 314.772.1180, capitalistpigbbq.com
This article appears in November 2017.