Lechon: Slow-Roasted Filipino Pork Delicacy Reveals Philippines' History | Southeast Asia On A Plate

Crisp, golden skin roasted for hours, boasting succulent and tantalising flavours – how did Lechon become the centrepiece of any Filipino celebration? Lechon’s charm lures Chef Sam Chablani – a barbeque chef - to Talisay City, the ‘Lechon Capital’ of Cebu to unveil the mysteries behind an entire...

46 min - Food & Drink - CNA Insider

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