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Crispy Roasted Pork Leg

Cultural Context

Crispy Roasted Pork Leg, or 'Lechon,' is a celebrated dish in Filipino culture, often served at festive occasions and family gatherings. The dish symbolizes abundance and is a centerpiece at celebrations like birthdays and holidays. While traditional lechon is often cooked over an open flame, modern adaptations include oven-roasting methods, making it accessible for home cooks worldwide.

FilipinoPHmain
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pork leg quarter
mojo creole
mojo dry rub
ground black pepper
salt
oil spray
1

Loosen the skin on the pork leg quarter without removing any fat.

2

Inject the pork with mojo creole, straining out particles if necessary.

3

Mix leftover particles from the mojo with the dry rub and apply it to the pork.

4

Apply ground black pepper and salt under the skin.

5

Refrigerate the pork overnight, or for at least 18 hours, to dry out the skin.

6

After refrigeration, freshen up the seasoning with more mojo.

7

Preheat the Traeger grill to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

8

Cook the pork covered for 1.5 hours on the Traeger.

9

After 1.5 hours, uncover the pork and continue cooking for another 1 to 1.5 hours.

10

Check the internal temperature; it should reach around 178 to 179 degrees Fahrenheit.

11

Transfer the pork to the oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for an additional 35 minutes.

12

Check the internal temperature again; it should reach 198 degrees Fahrenheit.

13

Let the pork rest for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Equipment Needed

Traeger grilloven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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