How to Make Lechon

whole pig

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

rock salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a similar flavor with less processing.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar taste.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a unique flavor profile.

Inject the pig with a mixture of vodka, garlic, sea salt, cooking oil, water, chili powder, and pepper.

Insert lemongrass into the pig for flavor.

Secure the pig on a pole for roasting.

Rub the pig generously with oil to help the salt stick.

Roast the pig over charcoal, ensuring to puncture bubbles in the skin for smoothness.

Baste the pig continuously with oil or its own rendered fat for a shiny brown skin.

Roast the pig starting at 2:00 PM and check for readiness around 6:30 PM.

Perform a knock knock test to check for crispiness before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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