Suckling Pig à Bairrada
- For 6 people
- Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 240 minutes
- Cooking time : 180 minutes
- Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3
Ingredients
- Suckling Pig
- Suckling Pig (whole) (about 10-12 lbs) : 1
- Salt : 2 tbsp
- Pepper : 1 tbsp
- Garlic : 6 cloves
- Bay leaves : 4
- White wine : 2 cups
- Lard : 1 cup
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Rub the pig with salt, pepper, crushed garlic, and bay leaves.
- Place the pig in a roasting pan and pour the white wine over it.
- Roast the pig in the preheated oven for about 3 hours, basting occasionally with lard.
- Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and roast for another 30 minutes to crisp the skin.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Make sure to baste the pig regularly to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Serve with traditional Portuguese sides like roasted potatoes and greens.
Information
- Suckling Pig à Bairrada is a classic dish from the Bairrada region of Portugal, known for its tender and flavorful meat.
- This recipe captures the essence of Portuguese cuisine and is perfect for special occasions or gatherings. Enjoy the rich flavors of this traditional dish!
This recipe has been generated by an AI, six times: once for each language. So it's highly likely that you'll see differences between the versions. Enjoy!
Recipe created on October 17, 2024, with the assistance of gpt-3.5-turbo, published by Gribiche under their responsibility but without any culinary guarantee or even coherence.
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