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Nutritional Values

🔥920kcal
💪65gProtein
🌾—Carbs
🥑74gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Lechon Cebu

How to order / say it
Say it Lechón Cebu — [leh-chon seh-boo]
Order One serving of Lechon Cebu, please.
Locally Pahingi ng isang serving ng Lechón Cebu, pakiusap.
Say locally

A whole pig roasted with herbs and spices.

Why try it?

Lechon Cebu is a quintessential delicacy that represents the heart of Cebu's festive culinary tradition. It highlights the Cebuanos' flair for blending savory herbs to create a dish celebrated nationwide.

How it tastes

The skin is crispy with a slight smoky flavor, and the meat is moist, well-seasoned with garlic, lemongrass, and local spices. Often served with a vinegar-based dipping sauce.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Although lechon has Spanish origins, the Cebu variant became famous in the early 1900s. The unique cooking method and special blend of local herbs brought Cebu's lechon to national fame.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 10 kg whole pig
  • 🌿 200 g lemongrass
  • 🧄 100 g garlic
  • 🧂 50 g salt
  • 🧂 30 g pepper
  • 🥕 5 leaves banana leaves

Method

  1. 1 Stuff pig with lemongrass, garlic, and spices.
  2. 2 Secure pig on a spit.
  3. 3 Roast over charcoal, turning regularly until skin is crispy.

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