Roast Suckling Pig Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 (14- to 19-lb) suckling pig
  • 1 small red apple

Directions:

  1. Scrub pig with a stiff brush; rinse cavity, and pat dry. Stuff with aluminum foil. Close cavity with skewers and string, lacing tightly. Truss by bringing feet forward and tying in kneeling position with string. Place a firm ball of aluminum foil in pig's mouth; cover nose, ears, and tail with aluminum foil. Insert meat thermometer in thigh muscle; do not touch bone.
  2. Place pig in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until meat thermometer registers 170 degrees, basting occasionally with pan drippings.
  3. Transfer pig to a serving platter; reserve 3 tablespoons drippings for gravy. Remove foil from mouth; insert apple. Place grapes in eye sockets. Remove foil from nose, ears, and tail.
  4. To serve, carve along spine, breaking backbone.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3437.79 Kcal (14393 kJ)
Calories from fat 310.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.47g 53%
Sodium 0.17mg 0%
Potassium 17.81mg 0%
Total Carbs 743.28g 248%
Sugars 1.64g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 68.94g 138%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 391.76 Kcal (1640 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.93g 53%
Sodium 0.02mg 0%
Potassium 2.03mg 0%
Total Carbs 84.7g 248%
Sugars 0.19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 1%
Protein 7.86g 138%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 0.1mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 71.6
    Points
  • 96
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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