I'm not posting a recipe this time but sharing this delicious crispy lechon (roasted suckling pig) picture. Sorry folks, it's for our eyes only though I'm also wishing for some of that crispy lechon skin right now.
For the uninitiated, here's a short history/description on lechon from Wikipedia.
Lechón is a pork dish in several regions of the world, most specifically Spain and its former colonial possessions throughout the world (like the Philippines). The word lechón originated from the Spanish term leche (milk); thus lechón refers to a suckling pig that is roasted.
In most regions, lechón is prepared throughout the year for any special occasion, during festivals, and the holidays. After seasoning, the pig is cooked by skewering the entire animal, entrails removed, on a large stick and cooking it in a pit filled with charcoal. The pig is placed over the charcoal, and the stick or rod it is attached to is turned in a rotisserie action.
I don't know about you, but I'm really craving some lechon now! :)
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