Chilean Suckling Pig BBQ Recipe

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Chilean Suckling Pig BBQ
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Ingredients
2
Count
Nutrition
3926
Calories
Total time
225
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (15 to 20 lb suckling pig
  • 8 cups marinade , recipe follows

Directions:

  1. Break the spine of the pig with a cleaver from head to tail to allow the animal to lie flat on the grill. Marinate the pig for 2 hours before placing it over the coals.
  2. Prepare the barbeque pit with coals. The coals are ready when they glow and are covered with a white ash. Have extra coals and oak wood on the side to add to the fire when needed, enough to keep the fire burning for 3 hours.
  3. To gauge the temperature of the fire pit, hold your hand 18 inches away from the coals. You should be able to hold your hand over the fire for 4 to 5 seconds before pulling it away. If you can hold your hand longer over the fire it means there is not enough heat, if less the coals are too hot.
  4. Remove the pig from the marinade. Place the pig rib cage facing down towards the coals and cook for about 2 1/2 hours. Do not leave the fire unattended. Turn the pig on to its back and cook for another 1/2 to 1 hour, or until the pigs skin is crisp and the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Throughout the cooking time, check the fire temperature constantly and move the coals around to create a uniform temperature to prevent burning the pig.
  5. Once the pig is done cooking, serve with fresh salads, chimichurri, and plenty of Chilean wine.
  6. Marinade:
  7. 3 cups vegetable oil
  8. 4 1/2 cups dry white wine (recommended: Chilean Sauvignon Blanc)
  9. 1 1/2 cups chopped onions or scallions
  10. 3/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley leaves
  11. 3 teaspoons chopped garlic
  12. 6 teaspoons dried thyme
  13. 6 teaspoons dried oregano
  14. 3 teaspoons black pepper
  15. 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  16. 6 teaspoons salt
  17. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. This marinade can be prepared a day in advance.
  18. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3925.96 Kcal (16437 kJ)
Calories from fat 326.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.28g 56%
Sodium 35332.9mg 1472%
Total Carbs 780.02g 260%
Protein 72.56g 145%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 358.12 Kcal (1499 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.31g 56%
Sodium 3222.98mg 1472%
Total Carbs 71.15g 260%
Protein 6.62g 145%

* 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

  • 81.5
    Points
  • 101
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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