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Leitão à Bairrada

Name: Leitão à Bairrada
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 1 whole (about 4-6 kg) suckling pig; 6 cloves garlic; 1 cup white wine; 1/4 cup olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 2 leaves bay leaves

Leitão à Bairrada is a traditional Portuguese roast suckling pig dish known for its crispy skin and tender meat, often seasoned with garlic, white wine, and regional spices. It is a signature dish from the Bairrada region and holds great cultural significance during festive gatherings and special occasions.

7 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Portuguese75%

Mediterranean15%

Asian10%

Ingredients

suckling pig
1 whole (about 4-6 kg)
garlic
6 cloves
white wine
1 cup
olive oil
1/4 cup
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
bay leaves
2 leaves

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the Bairrada region in central Portugal, this dish reflects local pig farming traditions and the region’s expertise in roasting techniques dating back to at least the 18th century.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Portuguese75%

ingredients+techniques

Mediterranean15%

ingredient_origin

Asian10%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating roasting basting spit-roasting

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