It is that time of the year again! Holiday season is just around the corner and most Filipinos can’t wait to serve Pinoy Lechon which highlights the special occasions and has become a symbol of special occasions and momentous events in the Philippines. Pinoy Lechon, as what Filipinos call it, is a suckling pig roasted over a bunch of charcoal. Historical evidence says that it from Spain and was introduced in the Philippines during the Spanish colonization as part of the Spanish cuisine. The dish lechon originated from the word “leche” meaning milk and “lechon” meaning a suckling pig. Hence, the disk a young pig which is still being milk-fed by its mother hog.
Just the mention of Pinoy Lechon in every household in the Philippines lifts up everybody’s mood. It is always present in almost all ocassions, may it be weddings, birthdays, baptisms, graduations or even just a simple family get-together. For most people, the presence of the dish evokes sweet and happy memories. However, preparing and cooking this pork dish isn’t just a walk in the park. It is an arduous task that needs skill, knowledge and most of all patience as it takes at least 5 hours before the pig is completely roasted. Besides, Filipinos like the Pinoy Lechon more when the skin is crispy and the meat is so soft that it feels like it melts in your mouth. The degree of difficulty in preparing and serving Pinoy Lechon though depends on where the family is located – whether they are in a rural area or in the city.
Living in rural areas poses many advantages when it comes to the preparation and cooking Pinoy Lechon. Apart from the fact that there are many pigs to choose from in the rural area, the spices and herbs stuffed inside the pig which give more taste when it’s roasted are within reach. The fresher the herbs are, the tastier the lechon will be when it’s done. You won’t even need sauce just to fully savour it. Yet, as there are advantages, there are always disadvantages. People in the rural areas cook lechon by skewering the cleaned pig on a bamboo pole and putting it over a heated charcoal for hours. The pig has to be rotated from time to time to evenly cook it. As there is no machine available that does that, this is done by a person who at the same time spreads either oil, milk or butter over the skin of the pig to make it tastier. Imagine how strenuous it can be.
In the city, it is just as easy as pie. One can just go to the nearest Pinoy Lechon restaurant, have an advance order, have it delivered or picked up and viola! The Pinoy lechon is ready to satisfy each grumbling stomach.
Now if you happen to be in Illinois, particularly in Skokie, fret not for you can still enjoy the taste of an authentic Pinoy Lechon here in Adeline’s Catering.
like interesting pizza coiibnatmons. While stand-by favorite ko pa rin ang plain pepperoni, I never say no to trying them at least.Well, except for that Greenwich pizza with onion rings on top. Yun ang di ko kaya.@fritzAminin mo na, si Danboard lang ang talagang pinunta mo dito
Pinoy loves lechon talaga! Looks like your cravings were satisfied na ha Hehehe
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yes, specialy in chicago..
I would always crave for lechon especially if it has that juicy mang tomas sauce
we don’t serve mangthomas. we make our pork liver sauce from scratch. grilled and cook with vinegar and sugar.
Now, I know my mom and I won’t be able to finish one whole Lechon pizza hhhaaa!The lechon skin definitely looks delicious! Nice to know that we won’t feel too bad while eating it as I’m a bit conscious with my diet now.Great review!
The most sinful, deadly, and yet one of the most delicious delicacies to have ever come out of our country!
because of the infulence of east and west cultures that went to the phil. for the past hundreds years
ayay! parehas man diay ta ug entry yotch mlapaugnd na jud ta ani sa sige ug kaon ug manok ahahhaha!lami ning imo kay ikaw jug ang nagluto sos pagka swerte ni banana .:)
Good for you guys to be able to feast on lechon even if you are miles away from the Philippines 🙂 I sure hope you were able to influence other race there.
yes, lechon here in chicago is almost on the main stream. different people are trying our lechon. they use it on fund raising, latin americans are ordering piinoy lechon.
A lechon made in Illinois. I should share this information to my friend who also lives in that state. I’m sure she’d love to get one for her family
we have been viewed in fil am cable abs cbn adobo nation. chanel 7 abc 190 north. filipinos order from indiana and wiscionsin.
we do lechon in the north side of chicago skokie,il. people get lechon from wisconsin, indiana , iowa, hope they like our lechon.
I eat lechon occasionally. It’s the one food I don’t crave. I don’t know why. That’s why it’s always a surprise when people go crazy when they see lechon. I can’t relate. But I love the crispy skin and that’s it.
it’s a tradition and cultural . we use it on special events.
After fasting for an edntexed period, eating foods heavily laden with fat will always give you an upset stomach just because. As some people insist, we are supposed to be vegetarian. I insist that I NEED dairy products! Glad you survived this horrible ordeal! Um, saw one of those poor little sucklings once all blackened and sitting on a breakfast buffet table in a fancy restaurant. I was horrified and have never been back. Never will! Sorry, I just saw it as very bad taste for a high-class restaurant. I guess I’m just better off with the middle of the road places. I love pork, but not that way! Good wife! A+! Buy chicken! []
It’s always nice to have lechon, it looks really festive and definitely sinfully good!
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yes, it’s fiesta time if there is a lechon.
Good to hear that even in other countries Filipinos are still fond of eating LECHON. And foreigners are also loving it!
people are using people for there fund raising. latin americans, chinese other asians and eastern european have tried it.
WOW, there is lechon in Illinois! Sadly ,I am far from that State. I miss lechon so much. Pwede ba kong magpabili sa iyo?
just go to wur website and figure it out how to get our lechon
This is the first time I’ve seen the Pizza Hut lechon pizza. Just lkoiong at it made me feel like getting a heart attack. Yeah, it really looks too rich for my taste. Tsk, tsk. I honestly think this is a mistake for Pizza Hut
Pinoy Lechon will always be one of the best things in life. 🙂
yes, i will say it again it’s fiesta time if there is a lechon in the party.
i would like to try lechon also! lucky they do this in australia also! so i won’t missed it on holidays! xx
i am sure your lechon taste good in australian . it’s how you take care of the hogs.
Wow Lechon! Balat lang din ang gusto ko jan..hihihi at yung apple..pinag aagawan hhhaaa look wala ng apple yung lechon!lol What yummy post here. Happy salivatin GT!
Where Filipinos are, lechon won’t be that far. Lechon is a Filipino food tradition that even if you are away from home (Philippines),you can’t resist the tastefulness of this.
yes, and always… lechon is part of our trdition and culture. feeling is festive ..
Didn’t make sense at first when I just heard the gluttons at plurk say Lechon Pizza but these ptohos and your description made me go, pwede! Also, danbo’s a cutie! *I wave at her OHAI!*
Good to know that our proudest lechon is also being enjoyed by our kababayans and others in countries other than Philippines. I love lechon!! And you reminded me of this, its been months since the last time I had it. Tsk!! But one should keep in mind that eating lechon should be keep in moderation. Haha!
yes, filipino food and any other food must be taken in moderation. diet and exercise.. adelines catering moto is “taste to experience”.
hehehe.. ate vernz looy jud ang baboy pero unsaon taman lami man jud ltoisnon.. heheheang cholesterol ang fatty liver.. hay ambot na lang lechon..Here’s My To Die For Food:
Oh yes! The skin is to die for! Laging pinag-aagawan! You have to be the first on the line to get the best (and the most) out of the roasted pig dirung a celebration or fiesta! LOL! Happy GT dear. Hope you could visit my entry. ============================