Traditional Grilled Suckling Pig
A rustic and unparalleled experience where slow heat and patience create incredibly crispy skin and melt-in-your-mouth meat. The constant touch of brine guarantees perfect hydration for an unforgettable feast.
285 min
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Argentina
12 servings
The story behind
Roast suckling pig is much more than a recipe—it's a ritual. One of those that begins early, with the fire barely awake and the morning still chilly. It's one of those dishes that forces you to slow down, to be present. There's no way to rush a suckling pig on the embers. As you baste it with brine every twenty minutes, time itself becomes part of the process. And when you finally serve it, with crispy skin and meat that falls apart on its own, you understand that every hour of waiting was worth it.
Instructions
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1Prepare a brine by mixing warm water, coarse salt, crushed garlic, and rosemary until the salt is completely dissolved. Secure the suckling pig firmly to the iron cross using stainless steel wire, ensuring it is fully stretched and exposed. Light the fire with good quality wood and wait until you have consistent embers without any direct flames. Place the cross a safe distance from the fire (hold it in your hand for 12 seconds), angled towards the embers, starting with the rib side (bone facing the fire). Roast slowly for 4 hours (45 minutes per kg) on this side, maintaining a constant but moderate heat. Baste or brush the suckling pig generously with the brine every 20 minutes to keep the meat moist. Carefully turn the cross to expose the skin side to the embers. Slightly increase the heat by moving the embers a little closer. Roast for an additional hour or until the skin is a deep golden brown and completely crispy.
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2Remove from heat and slice to serve.
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