Put on your apron & help me cook...?

Question

We're gonna feed the people of P&S.

Don't worry Absol, we are making Lechon (Roast Pig). Extra crispy skin!

Answer 1

No prob CG... One condition though... You bring the ideas, and I cook them, you wear the apron and I wear nothing... (briefs optionally... :) )

Answer 2

Let's Do It!

Lechon Asado-Cuban (Roast Pig) Recipe

Ingredients:
One 10-15 pound suckling pig (1 Lb per person) prepared by the butcher for roasting
8-10 cloves garlic, or to taste
2 tsp dried oregano
3-4 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups sour (Seville) orange juice or 1 cup sweet orange juice mixed with 1/2 cup each fresh lime juice and lemon juice
2 bay leaves, crumbled
Olive oil for basting
1 apple, orange, lemon or lime for garnish

Directions:
This recipe uses a whole pig. Make sure you have a large enough pan with generous sides, so the fat will not splatter. Be sure and check if this will fit in your oven and in your refrigerator for overnight marinating.

1. One day before cooking, wash the pig inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. In a mortar, combine the garlic, oregano and salt, and mash to a paste. Place the pig in a large pan, rub it inside and out with the garlic paste, season it liberally with salt and pepper and pour the soured juices over it. Sprinkle with the crumbled bay leaves. Cover the pig with aluminum foil and refrigerate 24 hours.

2. Three to 5 hours before serving, preheat the oven to 375 F degrees, remove the pig from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Place the pig in a shallow aluminum foil-lined roasting pan, insert a wad of foil in the mouth to keep it open, cover the ears with foil and brush the skin with oil. Insert a meat thermometer in the hind leg, making sure it does not touch bone.

3. Roast the pig 1 hour, lower the oven to 350F degrees and bake 2-5 hours more (depending upon the size of the pig), basting frequently with oil, juices, and reserved marinade. Remove the foil from the ears halfway through the baking time.

4. When the pig is done to an internal temperature of 185F-190F degrees, the skin is a cordovan brown, and the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a fork, transfer to a large platter and allow to rest 15-20 minutes before carving. (The meat will be very well done and practically falling from the bones). Remove the foil from the mouth and replace it with your choice of fruit.

Makes 10-12 servings. (Might want to triple the recipie and break open some red wine!)

Answer 3

My apron's on. I look kinda funny in just an apron, but I'm ready. What's on the menu? I would suggest fresh garden salad, filet mignon, twice baked potato, asparagus in cheese sauce, crusty french bread, and a nice blueberry cheesecake for dessert.

Answer 4

im starving lets get moving lechon pig was a big deal at our weding

Answer 5

I don't wear an apron, but I definately will help you cook for all the P&Sers out there.

Answer 6

Pass me that pink apron..you prepare the appetizers and i'll work on the dessert..we'll do the main course together..

Answer 7

I love to cook & bake & I'd love to help. Never worn an apron though!!!

Answer 8

I can make a western omelet, and real home made taco's with home made salsa, other than that it's TV dinners.

Answer 9

Right, I can cook quite a bit. I've got my apron...can I keep my heels on? :-)

Answer 10

well it seems to me that you have enough help with everyone else so ill just watch and keep you company and enjoy the food ok lol