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Cochinillo | Traditional Pork Dish From Castile and León, Spain | TasteAtlas
Cochinillo | Traditional Pork Dish From Castile and León, Spain | TasteAtlas
Cochinillo | Traditional Pork Dish From Castile and León, Spain | TasteAtlas
Cochinillo | Traditional Pork Dish From Castile and León, Spain | TasteAtlas

Cochinillo

(Cochinillo Asado, Lechón, Cochinillo Asado de Segovia, Suckling Pig)

Cochinillo is a Spanish dish consisting of a roasted suckling pig with succulent meat, tender and crispy skin, and a very thin layer of fat. The meat is so tender that it practically falls apart when cooked properly. The dish is served throughout Spain, and it is especially popular in the region of Castilla.


The pigs should not be heavier than five kilograms nor older than three weeks, and they are traditionally roasted in large, open-faced brick ovens. One suckling pig can easily feed a party of four, and it is usually ordered in restaurants for birthdays and similar festive events.

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