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Next time you have a party, don't dig in to that lechon meat just yet. Involve all your senses and follow the following steps in order to maximize your enjoyment of that oh so delicious Filipino party staple.
First, take time to enjoy looking at that glorious shiny red-brown skin of a properly roasted lechon, then tap the skin to check the crispy portions. Eat the skin first, this will give you a preview of the gastronomic delight that is to come.
The best part of the roasted pork to indulge in is the belly part. It has the most ideal proportion of meat and fat, and is the most tender and juicy portion. For an authentic Cebu Lechon, this is also the most flavorful as the spices used in roasting are usually inserted in the belly part.
Aside from being tasty, authentic Cebu Lechon is also a delight for your sense of smell as well. Due to the infusion of spices used in roasting, Cebu Lechon is mouth-wateringly aromatic, so take time to enjoy its smell before finally digging in.
Lechon may be eaten with any sauce you prefer. For Cebu Lechon, it is usually eaten with spiced vinegar and soy sauce. But, it is advisable not to use any sauce since Cebu Lechon is already very tasty and hardly needs any sauce at all.
So, if you want to treat your guests with extra special lechon, make sure you serve them with tasty Cebu Lechon, the star in every special occasion.
Food reflects a lot about the culture of certain places. It largely say about its people—their lifestyle, priorities and even their state-of-mind. The Philippines, being a “happy” country and upholds the importance of unity and family, normally celebrate momentous events with food. No celebration is complete without the wide array of food choices for family guests to partake.
From birthday celebrations to weddings and even fiestas, food has been at the forefront of any festivity. And nothing can beat a freshly roasted lechon proudly lying in one’s dinner table; much more if it is a special kind of lechon—Cebu lechon.
Cebu has been known for more than a couple of things: its rich marine life, friendly people and a progressive economy which other provinces emulate. On top of these, Cebu is also known for its food delicacies like otap, dried mangoes and yes, lechon.
Cebu lechon is a far cry from what we normally see being displayed along La Loma, Metro Manila. Cebuanos use a combination of several spices to come up with a mouth-watering lechon for their patrons. Each Cebuano lechon maker has his own version of what is the standard Cebu lechon but in general, they basically almost taste the same—very tasty.
For comparison, La Loma’s lechon doesn’t have the ingredients which could qualify it as Cebu lechon. If you are keen enough you can just check the belly of their lechon and you’ll discover that the belly is not even stitched. For an authentic Cebu lechon this is not possible since it is essential to stitch the belly so as to prevent the ingredients from spilling over.
La Loma’s lechon, though not all, uses only regular salt and bits and pieces of mixed garlic, pepper and other ingredients. They just abundantly rub it to the carcass’ belly which makes this procedure stitch-free.
However, not all stitched lechon is Cebu lechon. While other claims to be an authentic seller of Cebu lechon, it all boils down to what ingredients are being used.
Metro Manila is populated with these impostors trying to pass their lechon as authentic Cebu lechon just to come up with a sale. Some even charge exorbitant rate at the expense of the poor buyer. However, there are a couple of authentic Cebu lechon companies in the metropolis, although, most of them do not bother to market their product well.
One new player in the market is Manong’s Lechon Cebu. Owned by Roland Panares and Terence Limalima, both Cebuanos, Manong’s Tasty Lechon Cebu has been treating Cebuanos with sumptuous lechon, roasted to perfection using an age-old family recipe with only the finest herbs and spices.
“I was really appalled to know the unstitched lechon belly in Metro Manila”, Panares said. “A good lechon should start from the ingredients and the pig to be used”, he added. Since Manong’s Lechon Cebu has been getting orders all the way from Metro Manila, the group decided to bring the very same product . . . the same flavor and quality . . . of their lechon in Cebu to the Metro. This is to ensure quality.
“Before, if we get orders that are to be eaten by lunchtime in Metro Manila, we are obliged to roast the lechon at dawn even as early as 2 A.M. just to be assured that the order would arrive in Manila by 10 A.M. This would compromise the quality of the skin, due to transit and not to mention the cabin temperature of any given airline. But now that we are here in Manila, we can guarantee freshly grilled lechon anytime”, Panares said.
For this Christmas season, Manong’s Lechon Cebu offers its Gift Certificates in denomination of P6,000 up to P10,000, as a perfect gift for clients and friends.
Manong’s Lechon Cebu can be reached at PLDT Wireless 7032133, email manongslechon@yahoo.com
Warmest greetings from Manong’s Lechon Cebu!
As the Christmas season is fast approaching, gift-giving is inevitable. And nothing is more sincere by giving your loved ones a gift that will surely be a delight in anyone’s dinner table—Manong’s Lechon Cebu.
Since 2001, Manong’s Lechon Cebu has been treating Cebuanos with sumptuous lechon, roasted to perfection using an age-old family recipe with only the finest herbs and spices.. Since we get orders all the way from Metro Manila, we decided to bring the very same product . . . the same flavor and quality . . . of our lechon in Cebu to the Metro.
Manong’s Lechon Cebu would like to present to you our Gift Certificates with several denominations to choose from. The said gift certificates may be redeemed starting December this year and expire 1 year from the date of purchase. You may opt for our GC or avail our lechon on a per order basis.
Lechon is also very much appreciated as a corporate gift or as a staple food in any company Christmas party.
Please refer to the attached rate sheet for prices and ordering details. If you have further inquiries, kindly contact the undersigned through tel. no. 703.2133.
Try us and discover why Lechon Cebu is renowned throughout the country.
Thank you and more power!
Roland P. Panares
