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Pugh's Suckling Pig

Pugh's Suckling Pig

For a truly memorable dinner party or the BBQ to end all, nothing comes close to a suckling pig. Silky, melt-in-the-mouth meat which is softer and sweeter than pork, with a thin, crisp crackling. Prepared to the highest standards and delivered oven-ready, both sizes will fit into most regular-sized ovens and are very easy to cook. A 3.4-5kg will serve around 4 people, a 5-6kg will serve 5-6. Larger sizes are available, please just call 020 8221 3939 for details. Wonderfully sweet with deliciously crisp crackling" say The Guardian. Who are we to disagree?

Dimensions: A 3-4 kg piglet is around 40cm if trussed, 5-6 kg piglet 45cm

The smaller size will fit into a domestic oven diagonally - the larger into an aga or larger oven.



Press release: The Times
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Code       Size   Qty Price  
J5008       Whole suckling pig - 3.4-5kg  
£99.95  
J5024       Whole suckling pig - 5-6kg  
£110.95  
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Product Specifications
On Fridge Fridge: Min 3 days
On Freezer Freezer: Supplied previously frozen. If required fresh, please tell us in the special instructions box at the checkout.
Cooking instructions Preparation

Wash the pig thoroughly inside and out with cold water and then dry thoroughly. Rub body cavity with salt, pepper and any other seasoning (for example, thyme, rosemary or garlic).

For Spit Barbecuing

Allow 15-20 minutes per pound cooking time. Mount the trussed pig on spit rod. Insert forks securely in pig and tighten. Insert meat thermometer in heaviest part of hind quarter. Attach spit to unit and turn on motor. Barbeque pig over a medium heat of 150-190ºC. When the pig is cooked, the juices will be a clear yellow when pierced with a knife. Reduce the heat around the head towards the end of cooking. If some parts cook before the rest of the pig (eg ears), cover with tin foil. Baste during the last hour to bronze and crisp skin.

Oven Roasting

Preheat oven to 180ºC, gas mark 5. Place a piece of heavy duty foil on a rack diagonally across a shallow roasting pan. Brush oil on the entire surface of the prepared pig. Place pig on foil and turn the foil up loosely around the pig.The cooking time is approximately 20-25 minutes per pound. Open up the foil for the last 30 minutes so the skin crisps up nicely. Remove the pig from the pan and set aside in a warm place for 20-30 minutes to rest before serving. To make a sauce deglaze the pan with red wine, add a pint of stock and boil until the sauce is reduced by half and thickened slightly, skim off any scum before serving.

Carving

Separate shoulders from body then remove legs. Cut along backbone to remove chops from rib and loin area. Everyone should have a piece of skin to chew on (it should crackle).

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