I walked in last Wednesday with some co-workers, expecting to get my usual slice and a cannolo (Gio recently taught me the singular form of cannoli... lunch and a lesson, haha!). Much to my surprise, they had a special treat that day that they don't make often: porchetta, or Italian pork roast, with an au jus type sauce. Offered in the form of a sandwich on their signature sourdough, my mind was changed instantly. Why not try something I'd never had before, especially when it smelled so heavenly?
And what a good decision it was! Juicy with a crispy outer layer and full of flavor from the herb mixture it was stuffed with, it had a bit of the "au jus" poured over it that soaked into the bread. All the flavors mixed together into one of the most delicious dishes I've had in a very long time. I rarely eat my entire meal, but this was one I couldn't stand to let go to waste.
The moral of the story: If you ever happen to stop in on a porchetta day, forget about pizza and eat the pork. :)