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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!
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
Ingredients
- 1 (4 to 5 pounds) pig head
- ½ cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Pour vinegar over and massage on the meat. Rub salt, pepper, and garlic powder all over the meat.
- Refrigerate, uncovered and skin side up, overnight to chill.
- 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.
- Bake in a preheated 180 F oven for about 3 to 3 ½ hours.
- Increase temperature to 320 F and continue to cook for about 1 ½ to 2 hours or until meat is cooked through and browns.
- Increase temperature to 430 F and continue to cook for about 40 to 50 minutes or until skin is golden and crunchy.
- Remove roast pig from oven and allow to rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
- If the ears are browning too much, you could wrap them with foil.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.