LECHON AL HORNO

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while canola is more budget-friendly.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Non-alcoholic wine retains flavor, while vinegar adds acidity.

Prepare the suckling pig by cleaning and patting it dry.

Rub the pig inside and out with olive oil, ensuring even coverage.

Season generously with salt, black pepper, and oregano.

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

Mix white wine with paprika, cumin, thyme, and rosemary; pour over the pig.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

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

Roast in the oven for about 3-4 hours, basting every 30 minutes.

Check for doneness; the skin should be crispy and the meat tender.

If the skin isn't crispy, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the last 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Serve with sides of your choice, traditionally with rice or vegetables.

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