Roast Young Stuffed Pig
A hearty roasted suckling pig stuffed with rice, apples, raisins, and vegetables, perfect for festive gatherings and those seeking a flavorful, impressive main course.
Ingredients
- 1 suckling pig (approximately 35 lb.) ⓘ
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 medium-sized apples, coarsely chopped ⓘ
- 2 packages stuffing mix and seasoning
- 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
- 2 cups long grain brown rice ⓘ
- 2 sticks butter or margarine, melted ⓘ
- 2 cups seedless raisins
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped ⓘ
- 1 small red apple (for garnish) ⓘ
- 2 packages roasting skewers with nylon cord ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat a large commercial oven measuring 3 x 3 feet to an appropriate roasting temperature.
- Prepare the stuffing by mixing the stuffing mix with seasoning, chopped celery, chopped apples, chopped onions, cooked brown rice, melted butter, raisins, and chopped bell pepper.
- Stuff the cavity of the suckling pig with the prepared stuffing.
- Secure the opening with roasting skewers and nylon cord.
- Place the stuffed pig on a roasting rack and roast in the preheated oven for approximately 4 hours, or until the meat is cooked through and skin is crispy.
- Baste the pig periodically with melted butter or pan juices during roasting.
- Garnish with small red apples before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
490
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).