Oven-Roasted Pig Head

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 hrs

  • Chill

    5 hrs 20 mins

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    823 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Filipino

Oven-Roasted Pig Head

Lechon Ulo made easily in your oven! With super crisp skin and moist meat, this roast pig head is an interesting pork treat that's sure to be the star of the party!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 (4 to 5 pounds) pig head
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions

  1. Pour vinegar over and massage on the meat.  Rub salt, pepper, and garlic powder all over the meat.
  2.  Refrigerate, uncovered and skin side up, overnight to chill.
  3. Remove from the refrigerator and with paper towels, pat down surfaces of meat to completely dry. Arrange on a roasting pan fitted with a rack. 
  4. Bake in a preheated 180 F oven for about 3 to 3 ½ hours. 
  5. Increase temperature to 320 F and continue to cook for about 1 ½ to 2 hours or until meat is cooked through and browns.
  6.  Increase temperature to 430 F and continue to cook for about 40 to 50 minutes or until skin is golden and crunchy.
  7. Remove roast pig from oven and allow to rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • If the ears are browning too much, you could wrap them with foil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 823kcal (41%) Protein 108g (216%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 370mg (123%) Sodium 1293mg (54%) Potassium 1891mg (54%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 4.5mg (5%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 6.8mg (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 823 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 823kcal 41%
Protein 108g 216%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 370mg 123%
Sodium 1293mg 54%
Potassium 1891mg 40%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 6.8mg 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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