One of the most delectable and most scrumptious Filipino delicacy found across the country is the Philippine Lechon. This special culinary masterpiece has been part of the long Filipino history, dating back as far as the Spanish-era, hence the name Lechon which is a spanish word for suckling pig. But in the Philippines, lechon connotes a whole roasted pig commonly known as "litsong baboy".
The common process in which a Philippine Lechon is cooked involves the wholesale pig or piglet being roasted over charcoal or wood. The pig is drenched in oil by use of a brush (in provinces, brush used for cooking lechon is made out of banana leaves which are tied to a long wooden stick). This makes the skin "pop" and becomes crunchy.
Usually, a lechon is only served when celebrating a special occasion such as with birthdays, graduations, Christmas, and on festivals. This is because the cost of a whole roasted Philippine Lechon is equivalent to that of buying a new Nokia Nseries cellular phone. A lechon is usually the highlight of an event which is commonly decorated with an apple in its mouth.
What makes a Lechon popular is also because it's one of the many cusines that can be recycled into other dish. Leftover lechón in the Philippines is easily recycled into another delectable dish, such as the popular paksiw na litson. Paksiw na litson involves cooking the left-over lechón by boiling it in vinegar making the meat moist and the skin very soft.
Undeniably, Cebu's Lechon is the best in the country. It is tasty as it is, there's no need for any savory dip to go with it.
1. Mactan Marina Mall, Savemore Supermarket
2. WhiteGold
3. Gaisano Main, Supermarket
4. Island Market Mabolo
5. Rustan's Banawa
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