READY IN 7+ hrs

Roast Suckling Pig

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"A new twist on an old holiday favorite. While preparation is best done over a fire-pit, the oven works just as well if you are short on minions to turn and baste or if you happen to reside in the city." — MissJess

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Rinse the pig, and tie the front legs together with heavy string. Tie the back legs together also. Make numerous slits in the skin, and insert slices of butter, followed by cloves of garlic. Generously rub the entire pig with salt first, then the Cajun seasoning, including inside the cavity. Lay strips of bacon across the back and secure to the sides with toothpicks.
Place the pig in a large roasting pan and pour in the apple cider. Cover the ears and snout of the pig with aluminum foil to prevent scorching.
Roast for 7 hours in the preheated oven, basting every hour or so with the drippings. If the pan begins to dry out, add more cider or water. To serve, remove to a platter, and place the apple in the pig's mouth. Discard the aluminum foil from ears and snout.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 7 hrs
READY IN 7 hrs 25 mins

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Nutrition

Calories
1483 kcal
74%

Carbohydrates
8.5 g
3%

Cholesterol
292 mg
97%

Fat
136 g
209%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
52.5 g
105%

Sodium
505 mg
20%

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

Nutritional Information

Roast Suckling Pig

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1483
Calories from Fat: 1224

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 136g 209 %
Saturated Fat 50.3g 252 %
Cholesterol 292mg 97 %
Sodium 505mg 20 %
** Potassium 976mg 27 %
Total Carbohydrates 8.5g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 52.5g 105 %
** Sugars 6g
** Vitamin A 5 %
** Vitamin C 5 %
** Calcium 10 %
** Iron 26 %
** Thiamin 218 %
** Niacin 188 %
** Vitamin B6 68 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.