Whole Suckling Pig

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Suckling pig (aka sucking pig, piglet, couchon de lait, lechon, maialino) has been a highly prized delicacy in cultures around the world for centuries. These are young, whole, milk-fed pigs that are traditionally slow roasted. Suckling pig’s meat is pale and succulent, with a more gelatinous, incredibly soft texture that melts in the mouth. When properly slow roasted, the skin crisps up delightfully and is often considered the best part. They are a jaw-dropping centerpiece for any banquet. Younger & smaller suckling pigs are the most prized.

These pigs are sold gutted, with the hair removed, but with the head, skin, and hooves on.

Size:

Individually vacuum sealed. Sold by weight range

Choose: 6-9 lbs., 9-12 lbs., 12-15 lbs., or 15-17 lbs.

Features:

  • Whole
  • Gutted
  • Skin, Hooves & Head On
  • Hair Removed
  • Frozen

Store frozen suckling pigs in your freezer, then thaw before cooking. Suckling pigs are quite perishable and should be cooked within 2 days of thawing.

Thawing Tips

Suckling pig is best slow roasted (in the oven, in a pit, or on a spit), but can also be broken down into cuts. It has a milder flavor than conventional pork, and is traditionally seasoned simply so that the flavor and texture of the meat can be enjoyed without competing flavors.

Pork Recipes

Recommended Cooking Temps:
The USDA recommends that pork be cooked to an internal temperature of 145, with at least a 3 minute rest before serving.

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GREAT PRODUCT AND PERFECT DELIVERY!

We order an under 20 lb pig for Father's Day and it worked out perfect. First of all, anything under 40 lbs was incredibly hard to find locally and I contacted a lot of quality butchers. We received an high quality 18.5 lb pig expertly packaged. Took about 3 hrs to roast and it served as a great conversation piece during the party. Most importantly... it was delicious! Communication throughout the order was also great. I was contacted directly regarding details about shipping and even received a follow up email regarding one of my questions. Would definitely order again and recommend to friends & family.