{"id":34205,"date":"2019-08-19T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T03:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=34205"},"modified":"2019-08-19T19:03:49","modified_gmt":"2019-08-19T11:03:49","slug":"elars-lechon-in-quezon-city-a-classic-taste-of-crispy-lechon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/quezon-city\/elars-lechon-in-quezon-city-a-classic-taste-of-crispy-lechon\/","title":{"rendered":"Elar’s Lechon in Quezon City: A Classic Taste of Crispy Lechon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having lechon <\/em>(roasted pig)\u00a0is probably one of the most notable aspects of Filipino party culture. One of the first few things that people look forward to is the lechon area, and more often than not, it’s one of the first dishes to run out during parties.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, the metro does not run out of places that serve mouthwatering lechon\u2014and Elar’s Lechon\u00a0<\/strong>is one of them!<\/p>\n

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Established in 1970, Elar’s Lechon<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Quezon City\u00a0<\/strong>was founded by Jose Lontoc, but is now under the wing of his daughters Josefina Portillo and Dolores Santos.<\/p>\n

Elar’s Lechon started out when Lontoc would roast lechon for parties and family gatherings. It soon became a business for them, with a lot of requests and inquiries for their meat offering.<\/p>\n

Also read: Lechon: The All-Time Favorite Fiesta Food in the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Coming from Lontoc’s recipe that was formulated back in the 70s, the lechon skin stays crispy for hours, while the meat alone does not lose\u00a0its juiciness and tenderness.<\/p>\n

One of the things that makes Elar’s Lechon special is the fact that all of their lechon come from their piggery in Bulacan, which is accredited by the National Meat Inspection Board (NMIS).<\/p>\n

They also schedule their slaughtering as it is also a vital part of ensuring the freshness of the pigs before roasting.<\/p>\n

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Elar’s Lechon also uses a blend of secret herbs and spices, with a special type of charcoal that adds flavor and smokiness to the lechon.<\/p>\n

It is highly recommended to call Elar’s Lechon ahead of time so that your order can be prepared for delivery. The price of their lechon is based on the weight of the pig:<\/p>\n