Lechon Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Lechon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 garlic cloves; 1 bunch cilantro, trimmed; 1 cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves; 5 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons black pepper; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 cups olive oil, divided; 4 cups fresh orange juice (about 8 oranges); 4 cups fresh lime juice (about 10 limes); 1 (15- to 18-lb.) whole suckling pig

Servings: persons

20 garlic cloves
1 bunch cilantro, trimmed
1 cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves
5 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 1/2 cups olive oil, divided
4 cups fresh orange juice (about 8 oranges)
4 cups fresh lime juice (about 10 limes)
1 (15- to 18-lb.) whole suckling pig

1
Place garlic, cilantro, oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, and 1/2 cup of the oil in a blender. Slowly add orange and lime juice, and pulse until smooth, 10 to 12 times. Remove 1 cup marinade mixture, and reserve for later use.
2
Place pig in a container that is large enough to accommodate its size. Thoroughly coat with remaining marinade mixture, rubbing all over pig. Cover container, and chill 8 to 24 hours, basting occasionally.
3
Preheat oven to 275u00b0F. Place a wire rack in a large, aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Remove pig from marinade, and place on rack, discarding marinade.
4
Inject pig all over with reserved 1 cup marinade mixture, and rub with remaining 1 cup oil. Roast pig in preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the shoulder joint close to the head registers 160u00b0F, about 4 hours, rotating pan, if necessary. Increase oven temperature to 425u00b0F, and roast until skin is golden brown and crispy, about 1 hour. Let rest 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

1921

kcal

Calories

Fat

266

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 garlic cloves, 1 bunch cilantro, trimmed, 1 cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves, 5 tablespoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Lechon falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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