Cebu Lechon: Cultural Knowledge of “Manglitsonay”

Lechon is one of the favorite dishes in Cebu, Philipines. Some of the Cebuano “manglitsonay” has enough knowledge in making lechon and this knowledge was used by them to produce a tasty and crispy lechon. In connection to this, the researchers conducted a study that aims to answer the following quiries: (1) What are the processes in making lechon? (2) What makes the Cebu lechon unique from other lechon? (3) What is the cultural knowledge of the “manglitsonay”? The descriptive analysis was used by the researcher to analyse the data. Based on the data gathered, the cultural knowledge of the “manglitsonay” is one of the big factors for the favourable taste of Cebu lechon. There cultural knowledge includes the features, type, and physical appearance of the pig. The local herbs and spices used by the “manglitsonay” likewise contribute to the unique taste of the Cebu lechon