Lechon - A Sought After Food During Any Filipino Special Occasion.

Lechon - A Sought After Food During Any Filipino Special Occasion.

Called "LECHON" (pronounced LEETCH-onn), by Filipinos near and far, this mouth-watering cuisine of roasted suckling pig is usually found during festivities, holidays, special occasions, birthdays, baptisms, weddings, and more.

Lechon is traditionally the center-piece of the celebration as guests look forward to see and taste lechon in any special Filipino celebration.
    
Center Piece of Special Occasions

Tempting Lechon Aroma

How could you possibly withstand the tempting aroma of lechon slowly roasted to golden brown over the coals?

The juicy meat under the glazed crispy skin drawing you in to take a bite. 

A Filipino celebration is not complete without lechon on the table.

Lechon is a Spanish word meaning roasted suckling pig.  Most Americans I know, who have tasted lechon agree that Filipino lechon is one of the best tasting foods they have ever tried.  Although there are many recipes for Filipino lechon, the best tasting is the one from Cebu in the Southern part of the Philippines.

A whole roasted pig or lechon takes a lot of time and energy to prepare. 

First the pig is seasoned and skewered on a rotisserie.  Then it is cooked slowly over a bed of hot charcoal.  And while being cooked the lechon is constantly brushed with special sauce that turns the roasted pig’s skin into a deliciously glazed, red, crunchy skin.  The crunchy crispy skin is a Filipino favorite.

Slow Cooked Over Charcoal

 The Right Spices and Slow Cooking Process Makes The Difference

 
To a Filipino the lechon’s outward appearance is as important as its taste.

To achieve the unique taste of the Cebu lechon the right spices are critical.  This  includes a large bunch of lemon grass, peppercorn and other condiments.


These spices are responsible for the yummy taste and irresistible aroma of Filipino lechon.   Lechon is absolutely a feast of your senses as it creates a festive air of celebration!

Inside with the ingredients for a yummy Cebu Style Lechon

After eating some of this yummy lechon I was  a little silly.  

The head to this little piggie is wearing my glasses:-)  LOL

COME AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF - Later this year we are going to know for sure at the LECHON COOKOFF  to be held at the Arizona Filipino Festival on October 5 & 6th, 2013 in Tempe Arizona USA

Visit the Official Facebook page of the Arizona Filipino Festival at the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arizona-Filipino-Festival/181542755313124?ref=ts&fref=ts

  The Philippines is about family, community and togetherness. Food is a huge part of that experience. So eat together and love together. LECHON!

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