Spanferkel vom Grill

Main · Burgenland

Spanferkel vom Grill

⏱ 5h 📍 Burgenland Nut-free

Whole suckling pig slowly spit-roasted over charcoal until the skin crackles. Served with mustard and horseradish.

G Gluten

Ingredients

  • 1 whole suckling pig (5-7kg)
  • 4 tbsp coarse salt
  • 2 tbsp caraway seeds
  • 1 head garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp lard or oil

Method

  1. The day before, rub the pig inside and out with garlic, caraway, salt, and lard. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. Mount on a spit. Roast over medium charcoal, turning continuously, for 3-4 hours until deep mahogany and crackling.
  3. Rest 20 minutes before carving. Serve with mustard, dark bread, and freshly grated horseradish.