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Lechon

Whole spit-roasted pig with crackling skin.

Prep1 h
Cook5 h
Total6 h
Serves30
DifficultyMedium
Per serving545 kcal
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PhilippinesMain courseVeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

Ingredients

For 30 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Whole suckling pig15 kg
  • Lemongrass20 stalks
  • Garlic4 heads
  • Onions6
  • Salt200 g
  • Soy and coconut water (baste)1 L

Method

  1. StuffStuff cavity with lemongrass, garlic and onions.
  2. RoastRoast on a spit over charcoal 4–5 hours, basting.

Nutrition per serving

Calories545 kcal
Protein39.1 g
Carbohydrates6.7 g
Fat40.7 g
Fibre1.6 g
Sugar2.8 g
Sodium1395 mg
Saturated fat14.7 g
Serving sizeabout 260 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Soy, Coconut.

Quick answers

How long does Lechon take to make?

About 6 h in total: 1 h of preparation and 5 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Lechon?

About 545 kcal per serving, with 39 g of protein. The recipe makes 30 servings of about 260 g each.

Which allergens does Lechon contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Soy, Coconut. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Lechon from?

Lechon is a main course from Philippines. Whole spit-roasted pig with crackling skin.

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