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Roast Suckling Pig
A festive whole pig with impossibly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, served with rice, fresh vegetables, and a tangy garlic-soy dipping sauce.
- Total time
- 240 min
- Servings
- 10
- Calories
- 850
- Protein
- 45g
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the pig dry and rub salt and pepper all over, inside and out.
Step 2
Roast at 180°C for 3 hours, then increase to 220°C for 30 minutes to crisp skin.
Step 3
Let rest 20 minutes, then chop into serving pieces.
Step 4
Mash garlic with soy sauce, vinegar, and chili for the dipping sauce.
Step 5
Serve pig with steamed rice, shredded cabbage, and cucumber slices.
Tools you’ll need
- roasting pan
- meat thermometer
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- small bowl
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