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PRONUNCIATION OF SUCKLING PIG

suckling pig  [ˈsʌklɪŋ pɪɡ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUCKLING PIG

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Suckling pig is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SUCKLING PIG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

suckling pig

Suckling pig

A suckling pig is a piglet fed on its mother's milk. In culinary contexts, a suckling pig is slaughtered between the ages of two and six weeks. It is traditionally cooked whole, often roasted, in various cuisines. It is usually prepared for special occasions and gatherings. The meat from suckling pig is pale and tender and the cooked skin is crisp and can be used for pork rinds. The texture of the meat can be somewhat gelatinous due to the amount of collagen in a young pig.

Definition of suckling pig in the English dictionary

The definition of suckling pig in the dictionary is an unweaned pig that is roasted whole.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUCKLING PIG


bushpig
ˈbʊʃˌpɪɡ
pig
pɪɡ
sucking-pig
ˈsʌkɪŋˌpɪɡ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUCKLING PIG

suck it and see
suck off
suck up to
suckener
sucker
sucker punch
suckerfish
suckers´ gap
suckfish
suckhole
sucking
sucking diesel
sucking louse
sucking-pig
suckle
suckler
suckless
suckling
sucks
sucky

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUCKLING PIG

Abyssinian guinea pig
chauvinist pig
domestic pig
Dutch guinea pig
guinea pig
Himalayan guinea pig
lard pig
long pig
male chauvinist pig
pork pig
store pig

Synonyms and antonyms of suckling pig in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «suckling pig» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUCKLING PIG

Find out the translation of suckling pig to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of suckling pig from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «suckling pig» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

乳猪
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cochinillo
570 millions of speakers

English

suckling pig
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दूध पिलाती सुअर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخنزير منحهن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поросенок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

leitão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শূকর শূকর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cochon de lait
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menyusu babi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Spanferkel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

哺乳豚
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유아 돼지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Suckling pig
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sữa lợn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உறிஞ்சும் பன்றி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डुक्कर suckling
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Domuz yavrusu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

maialino da latte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prosię
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

порося
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

porc alăptare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γουρουνόπουλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

speenvark
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

spädgris
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pattegris
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of suckling pig

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUCKLING PIG»

The term «suckling pig» is regularly used and occupies the 64.751 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUCKLING PIG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about suckling pig

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUCKLING PIG»

Discover the use of suckling pig in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to suckling pig and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue: Barbecue Your Way to ...
Suckling pig is not a real barbecue contest category, although you could do it for Anything But or Miscellaneous. Most people, however, like to barbecue a suckling pig for a special event. And it's good practice before you tackle a barbecued ...
Paul Kirk, Bob Lyon, 2004
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The Weaner Pig: Nutrition and Management
In the suckling pig MEm amounts to 470 k] ME kg” BWQ75 per day (Jentsch et al., 1992). A lower value (340 k] ME kg“ BW°'75 per day) was reported by Marion and Le Dividich (1999) but this value may be largely underestimated, because ...
M. A. Varley, J. Wiseman, 2001
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Field Guide to Meat: How to Identify, Select, and Prepare ...
General Roast suckling pig has been a delicacy since ancient Description: times. In many northern European countries, roast suckling pig is a traditional Christmas entree. It is also a special occasion dish in the Philippines, a custom brought ...
Aliza Green, 2005
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Classic Russian Cooking: Elena Molokhovets' a Gift to Young ...
SUCKLING PIC (Porosenok) Remarfcs: Scald a suckling pig in rapidly boiling water, adding some cold water so that the skin does not come off with the bristles. Using this method, you can remove the bristles with a knife. 749 Roast sniffed ...
Elena Molokhovets, 1998
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Argentina Cooks!: Treasured Recipes from the Nine Regions of ...
Roast Suckling Pig LECHON ASADO INGREDIENTS 1 suckling pig ( ] 5 to 20 pounds], cleaned, with hair, organs and eyeballs removed In Spain, the ideal age for roast suckling pig is one month old, with a weight of four to seven pounds.
Shirley Lomax Brooks, 2003
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Kitchen Pro Series: Guide to Meat Identification, ...
The suckling pig is typically twelve to thirty pounds and only about three to six weeks old. It is primarily milk fed, therefore very mild in flavor, and extremely tender. The suckling is usually roasted whole, either bone in or semi-boned and stuffed.
Culinary Institute of America, Thomas Schneller, 2009
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Unmentionable Cuisine
RHINELAND SUCKLING PIG (Rheinisches Spanferkel) / Germany Stuff a salted and peppered suckling pig with the following mixture: the ground liver, heart, and kidneys of the pig; chopped onions, parsley, and thyme previously sauteed in ...
Calvin W. Schwabe, 1979
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Source for the Study of Greek Religion: Corrected Edition
a sheep, 15 drachmas; to the Hero at Antisara a suckling pig, 3 drachmas and 3 obols; to the Hero at Pyrgilion a suckling pig, 3 drachmas and 3 obols; to Ion the sacrifice of a sheep in alternate years. Wood for the sacrifices and for those ...
David G. Rice, John E Stambaugh, 1979
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Spit-Cooked Foods: Döner Kebab, Shawarma, Gyros, Suckling ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Books Llc, Source: Wikipedia, 2010
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The Soldier and Mr Scratch
“I'd rather give you the sack of gold than play any more silly games,” said The Devil. Suckling Pig put the tree down and followed The Devil back to Hell where he was handed a sack of gold. “Could I also have a sack of little devils?” he asked.
Stephen Badman

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUCKLING PIG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term suckling pig is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bandolero has served its last suckling pig taco in Georgetown
Bye bye, Bandolero. The Georgetown restaurant has served its last suckling pig taco and is closing its doors for good after a three-year run marked by landlord ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
2
Share Platters of Octopus, Paella and Suckling Pig at the New …
Whole animals, including lamb, goat, and suckling pig, can also be ordered for large groups with advance notice. MP Taverna Brooklyn is set to offer a weekend ... «Village Voice, May 15»
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Confit of suckling pig at the Cockentrice
Chef/owner Kevin Ouzts initially wanted to put a whole pig on the Cockentrice's menu but had to settle for one 12-ounce section per plate. Each towering hunk of ... «Creative Loafing Atlanta, Apr 15»
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The Lechon Degustation: A Tribute to the Philippine Suckling Pig
One of the country's most popular dishes is the lechon, or the slow-roasted suckling pig, usually served during fiestas or celebrations—from birthdays to ... «Forbes, Feb 15»
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Malaysian businessman bribed 'dozens' of US Navy officers with …
... in its history after a Malaysian businessman admitted to bribing dozens of its officers with wads of cash, the services of prostitutes and meals of suckling pig. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jan 15»
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Christmas aboard Union Taylor in Tacoma means suckling pig
The officers and crew of the log-carrying ship Union Taylor have fun distributing gifts from Tacoma Seafarer's Center on Christmas Day while docked along the ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Dec 14»
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Champagne and suckling pig off the menu for Ian Macdonald
HIS critics dubbed him “Sir Lunch-a-lot” for his regular patronage of Sydney's best restaurants and feasts of suckling pig and champagne. But embattled former ... «The Daily Telegraph, Dec 14»
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Pig out: Richard Corrigan's final meal
Wild native oysters and, if at all possible, a suckling pig – that sums up joy in a last ... And there's no meat as delicious as a suckling pig, even though it is pure ... «The Guardian, Dec 14»
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Thanksgiving prep: Roasted suckling pig recipe
This year, I decided to take that ham to the next level and roast a whole suckling pig instead of, or in addition to, the traditional turkey. After all, it's all about the ... «York Dispatch, Nov 14»
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The Dish: Insect cuisine, suckling pigs and more
Squealing Pig wines are bringing Porteno, one of Sydney's hottest restaurants and home of wood-fired Argentinian barbecue, to Auckland for a one-night ... «New Zealand Herald, Oct 14»

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