Colombian Lechona (Stuffed Roasted Pig) | DelishGlobe

Colombian Lechona (Stuffed Roasted Pig) | DelishGlobe

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Few dishes announce a celebration quite like lechona. This magnificent preparation takes an entire pig and transforms it into something that draws families and

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg pork shoulder (skin-on)
  • 250 g pork belly (finely diced)
  • 1½ cups cooked white rice
  • ¾ cup dried green peas (soaked overnight and boiled until tender)
  • 2 spring onions (finely chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 small white onion (finely diced)
  • 1 large tomato (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp annatto powder (achiote)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ cup pork stock or water
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

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