Probably the best pig skin I’ve ever eaten. Yes, better than the best Chinese style suckling pig skin. The key difference is the crunch – Chinese style suckling pig skin has a crispy crunch, whereas CnT lechon has ‘glass-like’ crunch which does not break down into small fragments upon biting, giving a longer lasting crunch. Not the mention the moreishly salty layer of fat underneath.
But it’s not just the skin – make sure you order the pork shoulder cut of lechon – it’s tender, a tad salty and a touch herby from the secret mixture used to stuff the pig.
Don’t forget the to order the ‘atchara’ – a pickled green papaya salad whose sweet and sour properties complement the fatty pork perfectly.
And I didn’t mention the price. Rice, half a kilo of lechon and ‘atchara’ will set you back around 500 PHP. Incredible value. Just note the opening hours of CnT’s branches – many will be sold out by the later hours of the afternoon – so if you can, stop by for lunch.
Price: ~250PHP per person
Opening hours: 8am – 6pm, Earlier you arrive, the better!
Address: Multiple outlets across Cebu
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