Serves: 6
Total Calories: 284
Prep time: n/a
Cook time: 4 hours
Total time: 4 hours

1 (10-pound) suckling pig
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, cut
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups soft bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon thyme
apple juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
apple

Sauté celery, onion, and garlic in butter for 5 minutes. Combine with bread crumbs, thyme, and salt and enough apple juice to moisten. Stuff pig and close cavity. Place piece of wood in pig’s mouth. Cover ears and tail with foil to prevent burning. Roast in a moderate oven (325°F) for 4 hours, basting frequently.

To serve, remove piece of wood and insert apple.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 284
Calories from Fat: 80

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