Pork Lechon

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    But the star of the spread—and of any Filipino party—is the crackly, golden-skinned roast pig known as lechon. Spanish colonizers in the 1600s chose that name to describe the suckling pigs they saw native Filipinos slowly roasting whole over coals.

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    About Pork Lechon

    Pork Lechon is a traditional Filipino dish that makes any party extra special. The star of the spread is the crackly, golden-skinned roast pig known as lechon, a name given by Spanish colonizers in the 1600s to describe the slowly roasted whole suckling pigs.

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    Pork Lechon is an expert in making any party extra special with its delicious, golden-skinned roast pig. It can share recipes, cooking tips, and cultural significance of this traditional Filipino dish.

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    I geek out on the rich history and cultural significance of Filipino cuisine, especially the art of roasting the perfect lechon.

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