Cebu's Lechon

Lechon has been an integral part of Cebuano's food specialties. You can’t talk about Cebuano's best foods without mentioning lechon. Almost in every festivities and occasions like birthdays weddings, baptisms, even wake, and holiday seasons, this worldly famous specialty is present at the center table. Cebu lechon is so well-known as the best-tasting lechon in the country that some Philippine presidents and celebrities were reputed to have Cebu lechon specially flown from Cebu to Manila for special occasions.

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Lechon was originally introduced as part of Spanish cuisine. It is a Spanish word for suckling pig but in the Philippines, it connotes a whole roasted pig or lechon baboy. The process of lechon involves the whole pig/piglet being slowly roasted over charcoal. The younger and thicker the pig the tastier. This grueling method of roasting leaves a crispy skin and very moist meat inside. It is best served with a sauce.