Suckling Pig, Frozen, +/-4kg

Cochinillo, the whole milk-fed suckling pig of the Castilian table. Slaughtered at around three weeks, the meat stays tender and the skin crisps up to a glassy crackling in the oven.

At approximately 4 to 4.5kg this is the smallest size we offer, which is the point. It fits a standard domestic oven and roasting tray, cooks evenly and feeds 6 to 8 people generously.

The technique is simple. Defrost slowly in the fridge, score the skin, season with sea salt and rosemary, and roast on a rack with a splash of white wine in the tray. Skin side down first, then turn skin side up to crisp.

Serve with roast potatoes, piquillo peppers and a green salad. A bottle of Ribera del Duero or a chilled cava sees it through.

Tender, almost melting meat with sweet milky depth and a shatteringly crisp crackling.

Store at -18 degrees Celsius or below. Defrost slowly in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours before cooking. Roast as per recipe. Do not refreeze once defrosted.

We use an Express courier service for UK delivery. For orders submitted Monday morning to Thursday morning, delivery time is 24 to 48 hours. Beleaev gourmet products are securely packaged to preserve product quality during transit. Frozen and chilled items are dispatched in insulated boxes with ice packs to maintain cold-chain integrity.

Delivery fee: £12.90 per order. UK only.

Seasonal Delivery Notice. During festive seasons, courier networks across the UK experience exceptionally high volumes. While we dispatch all BELEAEV orders promptly, delivery times may occasionally extend to 1-3 business days. Cold-chain integrity, freshness and product quality are always fully maintained.