Whenever there is baked suckling pig at home (also called tostón in some parts of Spain) there is a holiday and it is not for less, because roast meat recipes such as suckling pig, lamb, kid or suckling pig always give very good result, and more with the delicate and light flavor of the latter, which will be wonderful as a Christmas recipe.
The key to roasting a suckling pig in the oven at home is to have good raw material, do not skimp at the time of salting (inside and outside) and ensure that there is always moisture in the oven so that it does not burn.
The suckling pig recipe that we bring you today is really easy and you are going to get the skin is crispy and the meat is very, very tenderwhere in addition part of the mystery is also in using a pinch of butter to favor that juiciness.
Very typical recipe of Castilian grills and other types of inns, this baked suckling pig has nothing to envy to those that are made with a wood fire and they are the perfect opportunity to surprise at home with a roast of those who make a hobby.
Preheat the oven to 170ºC and while we are salting the suckling pig with generosityboth inside and outside, remembering that it must be used conscientiously so that later it does not remain bland.
Already salted and with the oven hot, we put the water in a clay fountain and the suckling pig with the skin facing down without touching the source and the water, using a wooden spoon, and spread the inside of the suckling pig with butter.
Bake at 170ºC for 40 minutesbecause we don’t want the suckling pig to burn, and after that time we turn it over, spread the skin part with butter and bake for another half hour.
After that time, with the meat already done, We raise the temperature of the oven to 200 ºC and finish off by baking between 12 and 15 minutes until it is well browned and crispy.
Oval refractory clay roaster with special bars for suckling pig and lamb 60 cm x 28 cm.
With what to accompany the baked suckling pig
Beyond take advantage of the situation and present some roasted potatoes or French fries and, of course, prepare a salad to refresh the bite, a suckling pig needs little more, although some roasted peppers to whet your appetite will not go amiss either.
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