"Whether he was tucking into plates of fresh conch or cutting into a stack of waffles, Bourdain made his way through various recipes and dishes. During an episode of "Parts Unknown," Bourdain devoured a meal he described as "hard to beat" while feasting in Jackson, Mississippi (via YouTube). The Big Apple Inn is known for its soul food, yet its pig ear sandwiches have attracted special attention, and the restaurant cranks out orders daily."
"You can find soul food dishes served throughout the United States, but pig ear sandwiches are characteristically Southern - and to Bourdain and many others, "ears" is an iconic dish that offers both flavor and comfort. The Big Apple Inn's Southern recipe oozes with punchy hot sauce, slaw, mustard, and the savory taste of pork nestled into a bun. The restaurant may not have cracked Bourdain's top 20 U.S. dining spots, but the"
Anthony Bourdain praised the Big Apple Inn pig ear sandwich after feasting in Jackson, Mississippi, calling the meal "hard to beat." Pig ear sandwiches are a characteristically Southern soul-food item layered with punchy hot sauce, slaw, mustard, and savory pork. Pig ears were once dismissed by the upper class but became popular as an inexpensive, flavorful ingredient. Uncooked ears are meaty and tough, but prolonged boiling or pressure cooking renders them tender and sliceable. Some chefs add a tangy relish of onions and cucumbers. The Big Apple Inn has been family-run since 1939 and produces the sandwich daily.
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