How many calories in lechon
A portion of lechon has about 610 kcal, with 30 g of protein.
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Lechon is a whole pig roasted on a spit over charcoal for hours, until the skin is thin, crisp and glassy. It's the centre of the table at Filipino fiestas, weddings and Christmas, and Cebu is famous for it.
A portion with skin is 610 kcal, with 54 g of fat, 30 g of protein and no carbs at all. The crackling skin and the fat under it are where nearly all of that comes from.
The rice and the sauce are extra. In Cebu the pig is stuffed with lemongrass and herbs and eaten as it is, elsewhere it comes with a sweet liver sauce.
Tips
- 1Take more of the meat and a smaller piece of skin.
- 2Fill the rest of the plate with vegetables, there's usually a pancit or salad nearby.
- 3Have one good piece of skin and enjoy it, then stop.
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Questions
What is lechon?
A whole pig roasted over charcoal until the skin goes crisp, the main dish at Filipino parties.
Does lechon have carbs?
No, it's just pork. The carbs come from the rice and the sauce on the side.
How many calories in two portions?
About 1,220 kcal.
What is lechon kawali?
Pork belly boiled and then deep fried until the skin crackles. Same idea, done in a pan at home.
What is the sauce for lechon?
Usually a sweet, thick sauce made from liver, vinegar, sugar and breadcrumbs. Cebu lechon is seasoned inside, so it's eaten without it.
