Hard
Filipino
Lechon
Whole roasted pig - Philippines' most celebrated dish for special occasions.
375
Total Minutes
20
Servings
Gluten-Free
Keto
Cooking Times
75 min
Prep Time
300 min
Cook Time
375 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
20.00 lbs
Whole pig
cleaned and prepared
10.00 stalks
Lemongrass
2.00 heads
Garlic
whole
4.00 large
Onions
quartered
20.00
Bay leaves
0.50 cup
Salt
0.25 cup
Black pepper
1.00 cup
Soy sauce
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Stuff pig cavity with lemongrass, garlic, onions, and bay leaves.
30 minutes
2
Rub skin with salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
15 minutes
3
Secure on spit and roast over charcoal.
4
Roast for 4-6 hours, turning regularly.
300 minutes
5
Check doneness with meat thermometer (160°F).
6
Rest 30 minutes before carving.
30 minutes