Oven-Roasted Lechón Recipe

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Experience the rich flavors of a Bolivian classic with this easy and practical oven-roasted lechón recipe. Perfect for showcasing your culinary skills at family gatherings, this dish combines aromatic herbs and spices for a succulent and crispy finish.

Ingredients

🐖 8 kg suckling pig
🌿 Fresh rosemary
🌿 Whole cloves
🧄 Garlic cloves
🥄 Ground cinnamon
🍶 Vinegar
🍋 Fresh lime
🧂 Coarse salt
🌶️ Paprika
🧅 Onion
🥕 Carrot
📃 Aluminum foil

Instructions

1- Brining Preparations (Night Before):

Submerge the suckling pig in a brine solution made with water and coarse salt. Ensure it is fully covered and refrigerate overnight.

2- Preparation (Next Day):

Preheat your oven to 150°C (302°F).
In a small bowl, mix minced garlic with vinegar, lime juice, paprika, cinnamon, and a dash of salt to create a marinade.
Remove the pig from the brine, pat it dry, and rub the marinade all over its surface, ensuring even coverage.
Fill the cavity of the pig with sliced onions, carrots, rosemary, and whole cloves.

3- Roasting:

Place the pig on a roasting rack lined with aluminum foil in a suitable roasting pan.
Place in the preheated oven and roast for 2 hours and 30-45 minutes.

4- Basting:

During roasting, every hour, remove the pig and baste with the reserved marinade mixed with some of the pig's cooking juices. Optionally, add a tablespoon of butter or lemon-infused oil for additional flavor.
After the second hour, check if the skin is becoming crispy.

5- Final Touches:

Once cooked through and the skin is golden and crispy, let it rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Calories: Approximately 760
Protein: 45g
Fats: 60g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Equipment: Roasting pan and rack (e.g., Nordic Ware Large Roasting Pan), Aluminum foil, Basting brush, Oven

Cooking Tips

Ensure consistent oven temperature throughout the cooking process for even roasting.
For extra crispiness, you can increase the oven temperature to 200°C (392°F) for the last 10 minutes of cooking.

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