suckling pig

noun

: a young pig that is roasted and served at a meal

Examples of suckling pig in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Though it was inspired by the cuisine of Spain’s Basque region, the restaurant at the Rubell Museum in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood relied heavily on steak and pork and other meat dishes, serving dishes like suckling pig to eager diners. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024 Other only-in-Miami highlights are the stone crab salad, crispy confit and suckling pig. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024 Start with the Galician-style octopus, cooked with olive oil, paprika and potatoes ($23.95), and follow it with the roast suckling pig, with crackling skin and juicy meat ($74.95), and a rich chocolate soufflé ($15.95) for dessert. Luisita Lopez Torregrosa, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 New items include suckling pig green pozole (pictured), tortilla noodle soup; potato tortita tacos; octopus and scallop tostada and more. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024 Jim Tarbell, then the owner of both Arnold’s and Grammer’s, offered roasted goat and suckling pig at the former and piles of sausages, including bockwurst, metts and andouille, from Avril & Son butcher shop (now Avril-Bleh) at the latter. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2024 Join the Marin Chinese Cultural Association in celebrating the new year with everything from jai and prawns to suckling pig and red bean soup, plus live performances including traditional guzheng and lion dancing. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024 Savory Pairings: Sauteed chicken with mushrooms, risotto with walnuts and blue cheese, roast suckling pig. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2023 Must order: Roast suckling pig 06 JG Melon JG Melon on Manhattan’s Upper East Side offers a delicious taste of old-school New York. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2023

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“Suckling pig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suckling%20pig. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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