Lechon
Whole spit-roasted pig with shatteringly crisp skin.
About Lechon
A whole pig is stuffed with lemongrass and aromatics and turned for hours over coals until the skin crackles like glass and the meat stays juicy beneath. It is the undisputed centrepiece of every Filipino fiesta.
✅ Before you go to Philippines
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