"Using seafood and pork together, kind of Portuguese style, seemed right," he said.

If using pork, bake at 325 degrees for 4 hours or until the roast falls apart when tested with a fork.

Variations use pork or, less commonly, a vegetarian style.

As for the welfare of the pigs themselves, every effort is being made to use free-range pork.

Immediately add half the peanut oil, chilies if you're using them and pork, crumbling it with your fingers.

But all kinds of restaurants, which often set the trends in home cooking, have been using more pork.

You'll also find all sorts of sausages, using pork as a base.

If using minced pork, cook gently in a pan with the onion and 1-2 tablespoons of oil for 10 minutes; cool.

It also can be used as a partial replacement for ground (minced) beef or pork.

Kharcho can be made using beef, lamb, pork, chicken or goose.