Lechon Cooking Roasted Pinoy Food Filipino Cuisine

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 the entrails.

Marinate the pig with garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and sour orange juice overnight.

Cook rice with green peas, onions, and bay leaves until tender.

Mix the cooked rice with diced potatoes and cilantro.

Stuff the marinated pig with the rice mixture.

Sew the pig's opening securely after stuffing.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Place the stuffed pig on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan.

Roast the pig for several hours, basting periodically with pork fat, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches at least 75°C (165°F).

Remove the pig from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.

Serve with avocado and additional rice on the side.

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