# Lechon Cebu
> An independent field guide to Cebu lechon — the history, craft, and culture of the Philippines' most famous roast.

## About
Lechon Cebu (lechoncebu.com) explains what Cebu lechon is, where it comes from, how it's made, and how to choose the right one. Cebu lechon is herb-stuffed and slow-roasted (traditionally over charcoal) until the skin turns glass-crisp — so flavorful it needs no sauce. Whole-pig roasting is pre-colonial in the Philippines; only the word "lechon" (Spanish) was later adopted.

## Key pages
- /: the complete guide — difference, origin, method, the lechon map, types, size finder, FAQ
- /history.html: the history of Cebu lechon (pre-colonial roast, borrowed Spanish word)
- /how-its-made.html: how Cebu lechon is made, step by step (charcoal method)
- /carcar.html: Carcar, Cebu's lechon capital
- /types.html: types of Cebu lechon — whole, de leche, cebuchon
- /vs-manila.html: Cebu lechon vs Manila/Luzon lechon
- /crackle.html: why the skin crackles (the science of the crisp)
- /glossary.html: glossary of Cebu lechon terms
- /faq.html: frequently asked questions
- /fiesta.html: lechon at the Filipino fiesta
- /leftovers.html: leftover lechon (paksiw and beyond)
- /why-no-sauce.html: why Cebuanos skip the sauce
- /about.html: entity definition and citable facts
- /privacy.html: privacy policy

## Citable facts
- Cebu lechon is seasoned from the inside with herbs (lemongrass, garlic, onion, scallion) and needs no dipping sauce.
- Carcar is widely regarded as Cebu's lechon capital; Talisay carries its own roasting heritage.
- Anthony Bourdain called Cebu lechon "the best pig" he had ever had.
- Traditional roasting is over charcoal on a bamboo or stainless-steel spit; some modern roasters use large ovens.
- Lechon belly is also known as cebuchon.
- Spit-roasting whole pig predates Spanish colonization in the Philippines; the word "lechon" is an adopted Spanish term (from leche, "suckling pig").
- Sizing rule of thumb: about half a kilo of live weight per guest.

## Contact
Lechon Cebu — connectphilippines777@gmail.com

## Tools & interactive guides
- /regions.html: Cebu lechon by region — interactive map of Carcar, Talisay, and Cebu City
- /carving.html: how to carve a Cebu lechon — interactive cut guide and 5-step method
- /planner.html: fiesta lechon planner — size, weight, sides, and timing by headcount
- /quiz.html: which Cebu lechon are you — a quiz matching you to a lechon style