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Recipe of Pork Lechon

Recipe of Pork Lechon

Pork Lechon is a Filipino delicacy, featuring a whole roasted pig with crispy skin and tender meat, ideal for special occasions. Learn how to prepare this hard-to-master dish with our detailed recipe. Impress your guests with the flavors of Filipino cuisine.

360 min Preparation
Difficult
Meat

Ingredients

  • Whole pig (20-25 pounds)
  • Salt (1 cup)
  • Garlic (1 cup)
  • Black Peppercorns (2 tbsp
  • Lemongrass (1 cup)
  • Bay Leaves (10)
  • Soy Sauce (2 cups)
  • Vinegar (2 cups)
  • Water (8 cups)

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Instructions:

    Step 1
  • Thoroughly clean the whole pig.
  • Step 2
  • Rub salt and garlic inside the pig. Place lemongrass and bay leaves inside the pig.
  • Step 3
  • Stitch the pig's belly to prevent it from opening.
  • Step 4
  • In a large pot, mix soy sauce, vinegar, water, black peppercorns, and more salt.
  • Step 5
  • Boil the mixture, then let it cool down.
  • Step 6
  • Inject the mixture into the pig using a syringe, ensuring it reaches all parts.
  • Step 7
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Step 8
  • Roast the pig for 3-4 hours or until the skin is crispy.
  • Step 9
  • Serve hot with steamed rice and lechon sauce.

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