Zubuchon, Cebu's Newest Lechon

On the menu for the Cebu Aspire Training Team Christmas Dinner:

Paella Negra

Pesto Pasta

Carbonara

Fresh Lumpia

Baked Scallops

and...

Zubuchon Lechon!

Nothing taste like the holidays like yummy yummy Cebu lechon!

I've heard a lot of good things about Zubuchon, the newest lechon (roast pig) station that just opened at the Banilad Town Center. Even before they opened their stall, they would already sell lechon on Sundays as part of the organiz market at BTC.

Photo courtesy of MarketManila.Com

These are the things that I have heard about Zubuchon. First, is that rumor has it, this is the lechon that Anthony Bourdain proclaimed as the "best roast pig in the world" on his show, No Reservations!

The second oomph factor of Zubuchon that I have heard is that their pigs are fed only chicos in the last few weeks before they are roasted. This gives the meat a different texture, it's not as fatty in some areas of the lechon, and it's not as dry in the normally dry areas of the meat either.

A few days ago, when I first chanced upon their stall, I was so excited, I bought a kilo to take home and eat with my sister. My comment on my first taste of Zubuchon lechon? Wow! This stuff is awesome! The skin tasted crispier and more crackly than other lechons and the meat would just melt in my mouth! It was an awesome experience, one that made Gerard really jealous.

So, for our Aspire Christmas dinner, we are having Zubuchon lechon! (Thank you Quennie!)I will post pics after the dinner (especially for Gerard's benefit.)

For now, Zubuchon offers delivery for orders 2 kilos and above. They also have pre-frozen lechon in case you'd like to buy some as pasalubong, or presents when you visit relatives and friends.

For more info on Zubuchon lechon, visit this link.

Here's to the first of many yummy Christmas dinners this year!