Spit-Roasted Suckling Pig with Vegetables
1 Pig, suckling (@ 15 lbs) Garlic, cloves, whole 1 c Juice, lime 1 bn Marjoram, chopped 1 bn Thyme, chopped Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) 1/2 c Oil, olive Vegetables, mixed ** ...
Ingredients
- 1pig, suckling (@ 15 lbs)
- 1bn marjoram, chopped
- 1bn thyme, chopped
Directions
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1 Pig, suckling (@ 15 lbs) Garlic, cloves, whole 1 c Juice, lime 1 bn Marjoram, chopped 1 bn Thyme, chopped Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste
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Rub the pig with lime juice, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs
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Put the spit through the pig, attaching the spinal column to the spit with some wire to prevent the pig from slipping
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Skewer in place
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Put a whole bulb of garlic on each skewer before sticking them into the pig.) Roast the pig, browning the skin gradually
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If the skin starts to blister, decrease the fire's heat
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While the pig is cooking, baste it with olive oil flavored with marjoram and thyme
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Cook for about 6 hours, then take the pig off the spit and let it sit for 15 minutes