Roasted pigs take center stage in Dagupan village festival

DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan – The rich aroma of roasted pigs drifted through a vacant lot along Old De Venecia Highway on Saturday morning as Lasip Chico village here staged its “Lechonan ed Barangay,” a celebration of an industry the community has nurtured for decades. Rows of pigs slowly turned over glowing charcoal pits from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, as lechoneros carefully tended the fire. Achieving the perfect balance—crisp, golden skin and tender, juicy meat—takes two to three hours, depending on the size of the pig. “We roasted pigs weighing about 50-60 kilos each which shrink to 30-35 kilos. […]... Keep on reading: Roasted pigs take center stage in Dagupan village festival

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