Litson, also known as lechon, refers to a whole roasted pig, meticulously cooked to perfection in Filipino style. Litson is considered a centerpiece dish in many festive occasions and celebrations across the Philippines. The process of preparing litson involves marinating the pig in a blend of aromatic spices and herbs, followed by slow-roasting over an open fire or in a specialized oven called a "lechonero." This traditional cooking method results in a crispy, golden-brown skin that encases extremely tender meat. The litson's flavor is further enhanced by stuffing the pig's cavity with lemongrass, garlic, and other fragrant ingredients, infusing it with a scrumptious aroma.
Yesterday,
a host of Filipinos and their families descended upon our lakefront for a feast
with litson at the center. We
hand-turned the pig on a spit for three hours to bring it to a deep golden
brown. Spending an entire day surrounded
by Filipino families and sharing a feast with them is a lovely and fulfilling treat. In the Philippines family is first and
sharing food is second.
Thanks
to everyone for a fantastic day!
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The “Overnighters”
—Mitchell Hegman
I have a pig roaster
ReplyDeleteThat's good stuff!
DeleteIf you like lechon without having to roast a whole pig there are several hot air fryer recipes on the web. The first time I tried one was with a large piece of pig. I thought there was enough to have a little with my egg breakfast the next day. Nope, it was gone that night. The only disappointment was the skin was a little to crispy, and that seems to be the delicacy everyone really likes. Myself, I prefer the succulent meat under the skin.
ReplyDeleteFifty people at a party is the norm it seems here in Bayawan, and there still seems to be pig left over to take home.