Paddington’s Pump at St. Lawrence market is home to Toronto’s Sandwich: The Oink. They’ve been serving this signature Peameal on a Kaiser since the early 1990s.
Our History with Canadian Peameal
Our history with peameal goes back further than The Oink, itself. William Davies was a Toronto-based ham and bacon curer from the 1800s. It was Davies that cured pork loin then rolled it in ground, yellow peas to better it for shipping. It has since evolved to cornmeal, giving peameal its distinct crust and texture.
Toronto’s history with the pork and meat industry gave Toronto one of its first nicknames: Hogtown.
Back to the Oink
The peameal sandwich is served at the Carousel Bakery in the market as well as Paddington’s, but Paddington’s coined the sandwich, “The Oink”, and it stuck. Tourists are often looking to experience the taste of The Oink for a truly Toronto experience.
How is It Served?
The Oink consists of a soft kaiser bun stacked with heaps of sliced peameal. Toppings are numerous: Tomatoes, onions, banana peppers, marmalade. But here at my-toronto, we believe that it truly isn’t an Oink without a splash of Paddington’s hot sauce.
How Much is This Bad Boy?
The oink goes for $7.45 + HST if you get it to-go. Dining-in options with fries and sides take it slightly higher.
