Friday, November 20, 2015

X'mas Giveaway! Crackling, Crispy, Melt-in-your-mouth Roast Pork!

Fancy having a twist to your X'mas meal this year? Instead of the usual roast beef / ham, how about a nice crackling, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth roast pork! And not just any roast pork but one that is by Uncle G's Handmade?

If you have not heard, Uncle G's Handmade has been gaining popularity in the local pop-up scene with long snaky queues, all to sample that perfect marriage of crispy skin with juicy and moist meat. And being the foodie that I am, you can only imagine how pleasantly surprised I was when I realised that Uncle G is none other than my ex schoolmate of ... well, ahem *cough cough* let's just say some years. :p

Here's sharing a bit more about Uncle G and his handmades and a GIVEAWAY at the end of the post!

Me: Hi Uncle G! I know how your name came about but for those who are new to your yummy treats, can you please share a bit about you, your name and your 'stall'?

Uncle G: “G” has the same pronunciation and intonation as “pig” in Cantonese.  Since our signature product is crispy roast pork, I find that this name actually fits in quite well!


Me: Why roast pork; all things why this particular meat and style? It could have been for eg Guinness stewed beef? :p

Uncle G: It all started after watching a roast pork video I found on Youtube by Marco Pierre White.  Also, most of the roast pork stalls we have locally are either too dry, too salty or the skin is not crispy enough.  Hence, I was very inspired to make my very own version.


Me: What is the hardest part to achieve when cooking this signature roast pork?

Uncle G: The hardest part was in achieving a balance of crispy skin and meat that is tender and moist which can take up to quite a few hours to achieve. I also roasting the meat personally to ensure that each order is not rushed and the taste is consistent.

Me: What do you like most about Uncle G's signature roast pork? What's is that unique difference that makes it so special?

Uncle G: When you take a bite, first you’ll hear the crunch of the crackling in your head, followed by the tender, juicy meat.  The fats also melt in your mouth, bringing together the flavours of crunchiness, juiciness, tenderness and saltiness.


Me: Let's chat about something else. :) What is/are the hardest dish(es) that you have ever prepared? Why?

Uncle G: Unbelievable as it sounds, it’s Fish and Chips.  I’m still trying to perfect the batter and get the perfect chips. 

Me: What is your favorite dish / meal?

Uncle G: I love egg dishes.  Favourite meal will have to be a sashimi bowl I once had in Hokkaido which was chock full of the freshest seafood I had ever tasted!


Me: Lastly, what do you think would be a nice Christmas treat? 

Uncle G: Definitely a 1.5kg of our Crispy roast pork which will certainly be a nice Christmas treat! (Coincidentally, roast pork is a traditional Danish Christmas dish known as Flæskesteg)!
 
I am pleased to share with you a special give away which will be perfect for this Christmas! Participate by click on the Rafflecopter below!

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Terms and Condition:
1. As this giveaway is a food item, all participants need to be residing in Singapore
2. The giveaway is for 1.5kg (weight before roasting) of roast pork (good for up to 10pax!)
3. Collection will be by the winner at an agreed location 
4. By taking part in this giveaway, you agree to share your information with the sponsor
5. As the giveaway is a food item, it must be consumed within 3 hours of collection
6. Lead time needed for order and collection: 3 – 4 days in advance (and available only on weekends and public holidays). Collection date is dependent on Uncle G's Handmade's availability 

Disclaimer: The giveaway and review is kindly sponsored by Uncle G's Handmade. The author of this blog is not responsible for any hunger pangs or cravings of roast pork. 

About Uncle G's Handmade
Uncle G’s Handmade was started together by Kenneth and Joey, a husband and wife team in 2013. Uncle G's Handmade debuted as weekend traders at Pasarbella’s soft launch, where it first introduced its Signature Crispy Roast Pork.

Kenneth has always enjoyed cooking and was inspired from watching cooking programmes and Michelin chefs’ videos on YouTube. Trained as an engineer, he enjoys hands-on hobbies which range from cooking, assembling and painting of model kits, wood work to mini electrical stuffs. This is why the word ‘handmade’ was added. However, cooking remains as his number one passion.

Together with his wife Joey, who loves research and all things pretty, they went on to attend professional baking classes and have since added chocolate, pastry and bread skills to their repertoire. In every pop-up, Uncle G’s Handmade strives to serve something new as they enjoy seeing others enjoy their food.


Kenneth and Joey at an interview with FM88.3's DJ ηΎŽι¦™

About Uncle G's Signature Crispy Roast Pork
Uncle G's Signature Crispy Roast Pork is sold at $30 / kg (weight before roasting). Currently, orders are available only for weekends and public holidays. A 3 - 4 days of leadtime is needed and this is dependent on Uncle G's Handmade's booking schedule. Uncle G's Handmade also provides free delivery to any MRT station. Delivery charges apply for delivery to specific address.

Beanie N UsA Juggling Mom and Dinomama are pleased to bring to you a series of giveaways leading into December! Please remember to share and like our pages to keep abreast of our giveaway lineup!

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65 comments:

  1. Y i love xmas is d feel of d end n yet d begining of a new year ahead. D treats that you don't otherwise see on d shelves, d deco n d feel, makes me n my gal happy. N wats best to gav d family together, enjoying d foid n company of one another. Merry xmas ahead n may everyone feel blessed ��

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  2. I look forward to turkey as it makes me feel that Christmas is here!!!!

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  3. Yeah!! Can't wait to have this for Christmas!

    Eileen Ng
    eileen13_ncl@yahoo.com.sg

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  4. turkey! coz i only have turkey during christmas..an annual affair

    jaime chan

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  5. Have been to several pop up events where Uncle G sells his roasted pork.
    His roasted pork is the reason why I visited those events in the first place!
    Really happy that is introducing the 1.5kg this time because there's more to share with everyone :D

    and thanks to you both for the giveaway!

    Christina Ong
    chrisohl@outlook.com

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  6. I love turkey and Christmas ham! Somehow it feels different having all these in December instead of any other day.

    Jasmine Chye

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  7. Turkey , log cakes , ham & this year this roasted pork added πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹

    Facebook Name : Alice Jun
    Name : Alice Tan
    Email address : alice_twj@hotmail.com

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  8. Turkey , log cakes , ham & this year this roasted pork added πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹

    Facebook Name : Alice Jun
    Name : Alice Tan
    Email address : alice_twj@hotmail.com

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  9. Hope this can be added to our X'mas party ~

    Facebook name : Alicia Law
    Name: Alicia
    Email.com: gerger@hotmail.com

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  10. Hope this can be added to our X'mas party ~

    Facebook name : Alicia Law
    Name: Alicia
    Email.com: gerger2@hotmail.com

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  11. The stuffed turkey and xmas log cake. It seems that without them, it's not Christmas. Plus I'm a huge meat lover!

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    FB: Gladys Tiyo

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  12. Me and my kids most looking forward is Ice-cream Log Cake because it remind me is Christmas cool and snowing!

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  15. I always looking toward to eat Turkey & Log cakes because to me turkey only found when Christmas time, & log cakes because it's beautiful and it lift up the Christmas mood :)

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  16. Hi Beanie 'N' Us,

    My favourite X'mas food item that I look forward is Roast Turkey and because this dish traditionally eaten at Christmas season. It's also has been my family tradition for our Xmas Dinner. I love this dish because my mum's secret recipe making the dish is taste awesome and fragrance of the herbs. This dish is quite big and we can share with our relatives and friends.

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    FB: Casy Ang

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  17. I'm planning a Christmas gathering for my mummy friends . We have wine and Christmas tree. The only thing lacking is this mouth drooling crispy roast pork! Hope we could all enjoy it on Christmas day

    FB : Kong meifong
    Email - meifongkong@yahoo.com.sg

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  18. Christmas dishes are all very delicious, especially the ham and log cake. Loving the Crispy Roast Pork.

    Bebe Lee
    bebe03@outlook.sg

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  19. One of the food that I look forward to is the roast turkey and log cakes. Hopefully can win this yummy crispy roast pork and share with my family during this Christmas!
    Email: amycpj@gmail.com

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  20. I always look forward to have the Turkey during Christmas! But this Crackling, Crispy, Melt-in-your-mouth Roast Pork, sounds so good that I may have a change of favorite this year! ��

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  21. i always looking forward to Uncle G's Roast Pork...and the good news is Uncle G's selling the roast pork for Christmas

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  22. Turkey! Because it is not something you'd buy on a normal occasion.

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  23. Turkey ... because I only eat Turkey during Christmas :)

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  24. Always looking forward to eating the roast pork, especially the crackling! :)

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  25. I look forward to Crispy roast pork for Christmas Feast as I love the combination of cracker , fat and lean meat

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  26. My fave Christmas food is log cake! I love the design n the Christmassy feel!!!

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  27. I always look forward to log cakes and Ham!

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  28. Honey baked ham. We've always had this since I was little and it never fails to bring back memories of my happy childhood under the Christmas tree unwrapping the gifts and comparing toys with my cousins. Oh, such fond memories! :-)

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  29. I always look forward to the nice yummy potato salad made with love by my dear neighbour .. every year she would made a portion for my whole family and it has became a "must-have" for our Christmas feast :)

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  30. I look forward to some big juicy roasted turkey and crackling pork!! Delicious! :)

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  31. I always look forward to eating turkey during christmas because it is so big I can only share with my family and friends during Christmas party!

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  32. I always look forward for Oven-Roasted Turkey during Christmas but this year i'm super looking forward to the 1.5kg of Crispy roast pork because just by looking at the picture make me drool already! I love Roast Pork, always when ordering roast pork rice, i will add extra serving of roast pork!

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  33. My past Christmas favourite food was turkey but this year would certainly love to twist X'mas meal with Uncle G's drooling handmade Roast Pork. Remembered usually when having the roast pork during family gathering, adults & the children would tend to compare who can output the loudest crackling & crispy sound. And the one with the loudest will win & sure to have another piece of it ! Lol.

    Merry Christmas & thank you for hosting this awesome giveaway.

    FB : JN Lin,
    Email : jn_lin@yahoo.com.sg

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  34. I am always looking forward for the Roasted Turkey because it's delicious and I rarely get to eat it on the normal days.

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  35. I love a good roasted turkey, the skin crisp, the flesh juicy. Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t start for me until I have stolen a piece of skin from the bird just out of the oven.
    I’m looking forward all year to that glorious turkey moment.

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  36. I love Christmas pastries! And certainly would like some savoury roasted pork to balance up! Thanks!

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  37. I look forwards to Uncle G's Signature Crispy Roast Pork as this will be the limelight item on the table of Christmas feast because it is just fantastically delicious

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  38. My all time favorite Definitely will be Crispy roast pork or crackling Pork Knuckle because they are extremely tasty and nothing beats sharing this joy with my family and friends.

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  39. What I look forward is the Christmas log cake

    FB Name : Gnaw Yeow Tan

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  40. What I look forwards for Christmas feast is the turkey and log cake as these are the only season where you get to eat them

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  41. I like best is the the log cake as it is the best representative item in the Christmas feast and I am also a cake lover

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  42. Definitely turkey and log cakes! Though am hoping Uncle G ' s cracking roast pork can give an Asian twist to this year's Christmas :)

    Geraldine Gigi Guo
    gigi.geri@gmail.com

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  43. Always loved roast pork, a must have item for Christmas gathering...

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  44. Always loved roast pork, a must have item for Christmas gathering...

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  45. There are so many things to look for to , like turkey, log cake, ham, roasted poke, etc. Perhaps log cake is the one that I most look forward to

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  46. The Christmas food item I look forward is Turkey because it is only available during Christmas season

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  47. I look forward to the log cake !!! Only available at Christmas !! :)

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  48. Looking forward to log cake and pudding cos they are very delicious.

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  49. i have a sweet tooth, so I look forward to the sweets! Candy canes, lollipops, chocolates and the list never ends!

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  50. Our favourite is Christmas ham and log cake

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  51. I can't get enough of those log cakes during Christmas~

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  52. I am looking forward to durian log cakes and

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  53. Xmas log cake! Every year we will make an attempt to bake a log cake together despite everyone's busy schedule. The kids will help us to decorate. No exception for this year :)

    Chengling tan

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  54. turkey without it it will not be xmas
    FB : Vincent Lee Wee Ping
    wlee76@hotmail.com

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  55. Always looking forward to a nice homecooked dinner with a big fat turkey, ham and a nice logcake to cap it off!! It just signify a good way to end the year on a high

    FB: Andy Neo
    Email: cardz_house@yahoo.co.uk

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  56. Buttery sugar cookies is my favourite christmas food. Other than that, i love having christmas mains as leftovers. Leftover ham goes into ham and cheese toasties, left over turkey goes into sandwiches, salads and porridge, i have big plans for this lovely pound of roast pork (that is if i have any leftovers after). Pick me!! Pick me!!

    Melissa
    Xymelissa at gmail.com

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  57. My favourite Christmas food is ice-cream log cake because it is yummy and that means Christmas is here :-) Thanks :-)

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  58. Turkey! I love turkey! Looking forward to our annual sumptuous dinner!

    Chengling

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  59. I love Choc log cake because I love sweet stuff!
    Fb: Celin cheang
    Email:Celin.cheang@ymail.com

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  60. Curry Devil is a must have for us! With roasted pork inside it! Yums! :)

    Fb: Veron TG
    Email : glad04@hotmail.com

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