새끼돼지 통구이 roasted suckling pig BBQ - taiwanese food

whole pig

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken provides a leaner option while pork shoulder is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a different flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme and oregano are common herbs that add flavor.

Prepare the pig by cleaning and trimming excess fat.

Marinate the pig with olive oil, crushed garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper for several hours or overnight.

Preheat the spit-roasting apparatus to medium heat.

Skewer the pig onto the spit, securing it tightly.

Insert a thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, avoiding the bone.

Slowly rotate the spit over the heat source, cooking for several hours until the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F).

Baste the pig with a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice every 30 minutes.

Add chopped onions, potatoes, and carrots to the roasting pan below to catch drippings.

Cook until the skin is crispy and golden brown, about 4-6 hours total.

Remove the pig from the spit and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.

Serve with roasted vegetables and fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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