Another is lechon liempo, a smaller version of a whole roasted pig (lechon). A roll of skin-on pork belly is stuffed with aromatics like onions or lemongrass, and roasted until irresistibly crispy.

Lechon, a Spanish pork dish that features a whole roasted suckling pig cooked over charcoal is a staple in most Filipino gatherings. Whether it is a wedding, birthday, graduation, or festival ...