The piglet's small, soft trotters in his grip were pleasantly squishy, and he could almost imagine how tender and bouncy they'd be when he stewed it.
Its body could be stuffed for a roast piglet, with crispy skin glistening with oil.
The pig's face would be ideal for a chilled dish—the ears crispy, with the face meat balanced between lean and fatty, and the snout offering a unique texture and blend of fat and meat.
The brains could be used for hot pot, while the intestines could be partially braised and partially made into sausages, smoked for preservation and enjoyed gradually over time.
Ahem.
Kim Haru shook his head quickly, clearing his mind of the dishes he'd been imagining.
The little piglet was so pitiful—how could he even think about eating it?