LECHON DE CEBU I CEBU CITY I PHILIPPINES #cebucity #ofwinjapan

Lechon to be specific, lechon Cebu— is a young pig stuffed with a secret mix of herbs and spices (usually including star anise, spring onions, lemongrass), skewered on a bamboo pole and roasted whole over hot coals. As the name implies, it's a must while in Cebu!
Cebu lechon is best known for its crunchy golden red skin and tender, juicy, flavorsome meat.
Lechon de Cebu. You've never been to Cebu if you haven't tried lechon. This is one of the most popular food delicacies in Cebu.
Visayan lechon is prepared stuffed with herbs which usually include scallions, bay leaves, black peppercorn, garlic, salt, and distinctively tanglad (lemongrass) and/or leaves from native Citrus trees or tamarind trees, among other spices. A variant among Hiligaynon people also stuffs the pig with the sour fruits of batuan or binukaw (Garcinia binucao). It is usually cooked over charcoal made from coconut husks. Since it is already flavored with spices, it is served with minimal dipping sauces, like salt and vinegar or silimansi (soy sauce, calamansi, and labuyo chili).