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27. Lechón, Philippines

Lechón is Spanish for suckling pig.


 Lechón is Spanish for suckling pig.
Courtesy Lemuel Cantos/Creative Commons/Flickr
A Filipino national dish, lechón is a whole young pig slow-roasted over charcoal for several hours. The process makes for tender meat and crispy skin. It's prepared on special occasions throughout the year.
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