Asado Style Piglet from the Braai (lechon pork roast) - english Grill- and BBQ-Recipe - 0815BBQ.

whole piglet

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is more affordable and easier to source.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without the cost of wine.

Start the fire with a lot of wood to create ambers.

Cut the piglet lengthwise and spread the legs and shoulders.

Attach the pig to the rotisserie using wire for the arms, legs, head, and belly.

Rub the inside of the piglet with two different rubs.

Place the piglet onto the rotisserie and start cooking for 15 minutes with full ambers directly under it.

After 15 minutes, move the ambers to the back of the grill.

Keep the fire burning and add wood as needed for smoke flavor.

Baste the piglet with olive oil.

Crisp up the skin by placing ambers under the piglet and stopping the rotisserie for even cooking.

After approximately 3.5 to 4 hours, check the piglet for doneness and skin crispiness.

Loosen the wires and cut into the piglet to check juiciness.

Cooking Techniques

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