suckling pig

noun

: a young pig that is roasted and served at a meal

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Must order: Roast suckling pig JG Melon is a classic NYC restaurant on the Upper East Side, open since 1972. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026 The two tasting menus change regularly, however, standout dishes in the past have included a fragrant rabbit stew topped with crayfish and suckling pig in a sweet clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg broth. Agnish Ray, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2025 This outdoor, multisensory concept features authentic Yucatán recipes, such as tamales with crispy suckling pig and pumpkin sauce and local aguas frescas, paired with traditional storytelling around a firepit in a jungle environment. AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025 Fish is often priced by the grams, and many dishes, like turbot or suckling pig are priced for two or more people. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 And fire slowly roasts the Beast of the Day — a whole suckling pig, young goat or baby lamb that will cook for 6 to 10 hours in the open stainless steel rotisserie beside the dining room. Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2025 On the other side, The Iberian Pig from the Castellucci Hospitality Group, which runs a collection of restaurants in the Southeast, served $100 suckling pig and $22 burgers. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 18 Feb. 2025

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