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Lynn's Roasted Suckling Pig

 

3 tbs kosher salt
1 whole suckling pig (about 12 pds) cleaned and butterflied
2 tbs veg oil
2 tbs ground white pepper
pepper sauce (optional)
1/4 cup Branston pickle (see note)
2 tbs white pepper

 Rub salt over pig; let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Preheat oven to 475
 line a large roasting pan with heavy duty foil, so that extends beyond the pan. Brush the foil with oil.
Combine the pepper and 2 tbs cold water and rub on both sides of pig. Place the pig skin down in the pan the legs will extend beyond the pan so make sure there is foil underneath. Roast for 1 hour.
 Carefully turn pig skin side up and roast 30 more min. or until skin is crisp and the internal temperature is 155 into the thigh on instant read thermometer. Let rest for 15-20 mins before carving.
to make pepper sauce, combine the pepper, 1/2 cup water and the Branston pickle and mix until blended.

 Branston pickle is available at www.britishdelights.com  

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