Mainly eaten in Portugal.

Bairrada-Style Roast Suckling Pig

Leitão à Bairrada · pronounced: lejtáu a bairada

This Bairrada roast suckling pig recipe is a Portuguese pork dish in which meat rubbed with a herb and garlic paste roasts in the oven until golden and crisp.

123 min Medium 6 servings
Bairradai sült malac recept: ropogós bőrű portugál pecsenye
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Ingredients

6 people
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Method

  1. Seasoning paste

    Crush the garlic, salt, pepper and parsley to a paste in a mortar with olive oil, then stir in the butter at the end.

    5 min
  2. Preparing the pork

    Score the skin in several places so the heat penetrates better, then rub the paste over the meat, both inside and out.

    3 min
  3. Positioning

    Secure the meat on a spit or in a roasting tin, skin side up, so it cooks evenly.

    5 min
  4. Greasing the skin

    Spread the bacon rind and lard over the skin so that it becomes crisp.

    5 min
  5. Roasting

    Roast slowly in a preheated oven at about 200 °C, basting occasionally with white wine as it cooks.

    100 min
  6. Serving

    It is ready when the skin is golden and crisp. Serve whole with orange slices, potatoes and salad.

    5 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (6 people)1 people
Energy4 090 kcal681 kcal
Fat238 g40 g
of which saturates87 g14 g
Carbohydrates22 g3,6 g
Protein435 g72 g
Fibre2,3 g0,4 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: salt, black pepper, bay leaf. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Diéta-típus:

  • Low-carb Adagonként kb. 4 g szénhidrát (681 kcal).
  • High-protein Adagonként kb. 72 g fehérje; az energia kb. 44%-a fehérje.

A számok a hozzávalókból becsült adagonkénti értékek, tájékoztatók.

Contains: milk, sulphites

For sensitive digestion: garlic (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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