Roast Suckling Pig (Silver Palate) Recipe

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Roast Suckling Pig (Silver Palate)
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Directions:

  1. Rub lime halves all over the body of the pig, squeezing lime juice liberally, rub cavity with limes, too.
  2. With a sharp knife tip, cut slits 3/4 inch deep all over the body of the pig. (Do not prick the head.) Cut 5 garlic cloves into 8 pieces each and stuff the pieces into the slits in the pig.
  3. In medium bowl mix together the remaining 13 garlic cloves, finely minced, the oregano, caperswith brine, olive oil, salt, pepper and curry powder. Stuff half of this mixture into the cavity and rub the remainder all over the outside.
  4. Let the pig rest, covered, in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 400* F.
  6. Place pig on rack in larger roasting pan and bake for 30 minutes. Turn heat down to 350* and roast for 3 1/2 hours, or until juices run clear when pig is pricked with a knife.
  7. Place a small apple in the pig's mouth, serve on a large platter decorated with watercress and kumquats.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 224.66 Kcal (941 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.77g 7%
Sodium 393.84mg 16%
Potassium 57.73mg 1%
Total Carbs 44.19g 15%
Sugars 0.49g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 5%
Protein 4.49g 9%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 44.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 266.64 Kcal (1116 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.66g 7%
Sodium 467.42mg 16%
Potassium 68.51mg 1%
Total Carbs 52.45g 15%
Sugars 0.58g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 5%
Protein 5.33g 9%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 13%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 53.1mg 4%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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