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Lechón de Cebú

herb-stuffed roast pig

Lunch Dinner 420–580 kcal Spice ●●●
Lechón de Cebú — herb-stuffed roast pig
Photo: Tamorlan · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The roast pig that makes half the country travel to Cebu: stuffed with fresh herbs (lemongrass, scallion, chili leaves) and seasoned inside, not just outside. Anthony Bourdain called it "the best pig ever".

Ingredients

420–580 kcal per typical serving. 150-200 g serving; fatty, meant for sharing (estimated from the typical recipe)
More history on Wikipedia: Lechon

How it is made

  1. Season the cavity and stuff with the whole herbs.
  2. Sew the belly and charcoal-roast 4-5 h, turning slowly.
  3. Brush the skin with milk so it turns glassy and crisp.
  4. Chop in front of the guest; serve with crushed roasted liver sauce.
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