Lechon (Roast Pork)

Ingredients:

• 1 whole pig or pork belly (about 5-7 kg)

• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 onion, quartered

• 1 bunch lemongrass, tied in a knot

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 tsp pepper

• 1/4 cup vinegar

• 1/4 cup oil for basting

Instructions:

1. Marinate the pork in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper for at least 4 hours or overnight.

2. Stuff the cavity with lemongrass and garlic.

3. Roast the pork on a spit or in an oven, basting with oil every 30 minutes.

4. Roast for 4-6 hours or until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.

5. Serve sliced with liver sauce.