4 Levels of Pulled Pork Sandwiches: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur Jerry, home cook Kit, and professional chef Saul Montiel from Cantina Rooftop - to make us a tangy and tasty pulled pork sandwich. Once each level of chef had served up their creation, we asked expert food scientist Rose to explain the choices each made along the way - both good and bad. Which pulled pork is pulling your attention?

Follow chef Saul at @chefsaulmontiel
Follow Kit at @iamkitwilliams
Find Jerry at @jmburgos2
Looking for Rose? Head to @rosemarytrout_foodscience

Level 1 - Jerry Burgos
Level 2 - Kit Williams
Level 3 - Saul Montiel

Director: Vanessa Moreno
Editor: Boris Khaykin
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Producer: Tyre Nobles
Associate Producer: Blake Jesse
Culinary Producer: Graciel Caces
Culinary Assistant: Pancho Gatchalian
Audio: Austin Rumsey
Post Production Supervisor: Stephanie Cardone
Associate Director, Post Production: Nicole Berg

Epicurious Video Team
Jon Wise
Ali Inglese 
Dan Siegel 
Rhoda Boone 
Carolyn Gagnon 
June Kim
Holly Patton 
Myra Rivera
Billy Keenly


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[jonathannothling]

Saul really needs his own show. He's got such a great personality and I'm sure the stories he could tell will work our abs like no other.

[franklynjoseph]

" I saw an old lady do this way so that's how I do it " And that's when you know Saul cooks from his soul

[krono]

Every time Saul cooks I’m dazzled by his personality

[xXxJinxedxXx]

I need to see Frank and Saul cooking together - They are both great chefs and even nicer people! I reckon it would be 100% pure delight to watch them cook something epic together :)

[fionabermudezmay]

Literally everyone: "We want to keep our fingers, be careful"
Saul: "I'm going to close my eyes" hahaha

[Youkaikaze]

My man Saul! I've talked with him a few times and almost got a job at the Rooftop Cantina, but getting in and out of NYC from NJ is more expensive than what I would have been making. Really awesome guy with a wonderful family. Solid to the core

[nyk]

Petition to add a panel of judges for a blind taste test. Also, we need more Saul content.

[nijr]

chef Saul is HILARIOUS soooo entertaining every single episode he is in he continues to impress me not only with his amazing cheffing skills and techniques but with his humour too!! massive fan of his

[samga]

Level two chef: I used avocado oil because it’s a little less in calories.
Level three chef: I’m going to use five pounds of lard.
😂

[Shinnizle]

Saul is amazing. Him and Frank are my favorite level 3 chefs.

[rassp]

I never realize how much I miss Saul until I see him and think to myself “it’s been too long Saul. Too long.”

[philiprobinson]

I made Kit's recipe today and it was ... absolutely mouthwatering!! Love the spiciness and tanginess and all the layers of flavor and texture 👏👏👏

[ashleigh]

Saul being the only one to toast his bread hurt.

[kingbouncer]

Gotta admit, jerry made me chuckle. Just throw a bottle of sauce on the meat, chuck a little onion in there and let the machine do the rest.

[hannalofgren]

*adds two peppercorns
“I’m a bit spice sensitive”
Saul: *sighs in Mexican

[SlckGku]

Jerry: “I don’t like that much spice”
Saul: “Only a Sith deals in low spice tolerance”

[hctz]

“Try your ingredients, get to know your ingredients”. That was rather genuine and salud!!! 🍻😁😅

[jennischindler]

I’ve never been a huge fan of solo chef cooking shows (they don’t hold my attention) but I would 100% watch Saul’s cooking show. His cooking is gorgeous and he is hilarious & oh so talented.

[jesusrojas]

Saul has one of the best personalities

[jordanwagers]

Crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside. Like my heart.
I love Saul.