HOW TO COOK ROAST PIG (LECHON) in American Samoa ? | Samoan Style | Hello World #LITSON #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.

Prepare the pig by cleaning and removing innards.

Rub the inside and outside of the pig with rock salt and spices.

Stuff the cavity with garlic, lemongrass, onion, and bay leaves.

Secure the pig with string to maintain shape during roasting.

Preheat the roasting pit or oven to a high temperature.

Place the pig on a spit or roasting rack over the heat source.

Cook the pig, turning occasionally, until the skin is crispy and golden, about 4-6 hours.

Baste the pig with a mixture of vinegar and soy sauce every hour.

Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches safe levels.

Once cooked, remove the pig from the heat and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Carve the pig and serve with dipping sauce made from vinegar and calamansi.

Enjoy the crispy skin and tender meat with rice or side dishes.

Cooking Techniques

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