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Lechon

Lechon is a big pig that is cooked in a special way to make it really crispy and delicious. First, the pig is cleaned and roasted whole over open flames for several hours. The pig is then seasoned with salt and other spices to give it a yummy flavor. The skin of the pig gets really crispy and crunchy while the meat is juicy and tender. People in many countries love eating lechon at special occasions and celebrations like weddings and Christmas. It is also a popular street food in some places.
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