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Peruvian-style suckling pig
Photo: Mae Mu

Peruvian-style suckling pig

9 ingredients Serves 10-12 openrecipes

This celebratory hog feast would really wow at a wedding and makes a lovely alternative to turkey on Christmas Day.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

583
Calories
14g
Protein
18g
Fat
94g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 10 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Quinoa 1 cup cooked (185g) 222
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Sauce not in our table 0
Brandy not in our table 0
Cassava not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 x 5-7kg/11-15½lb suckling pig
  • 120ml/4fl oz orange juice
  • 120ml/4fl oz Peruvian-style chilli sauce
  • 120ml/4fl oz pisco (brandy), preferably Peruvian
  • 120ml/4fl oz purple maize juice (called chicha morada, available from online specialists)
  • 8 garlic
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • and freshly ground saltblack pepper
  • quinoa, stir-fried vegetables, fried cassava and roasted sweet potatoes, to serve (serving suggestions only)

Directions

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By bbcfood · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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