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
- StuffStuff cavity with lemongrass, garlic and onions.
- RoastRoast on a spit over charcoal 4–5 hours, basting.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 545 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 39.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 40.7 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g |
| Sugar | 2.8 g |
| Sodium | 1395 mg |
| Saturated fat | 14.7 g |
| Serving size | about 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.