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Suzhou Savory Pork Mooncakes

These mooncakes, with their richly savory pork filling and crisp, flaky pastry, are easy to make. This style of mooncake originates from Suzhou, near Shanghai, and are typically found in both savory and sweet (black or white sesame) varieties. In this recipe, butter has been substituted for the more traditional lard.

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