Pigs Luna and Layla (right), await to be pardoned by Miami Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, during the first-ever "Pig-Lechon Pardoning Ceremony" celebrated at Latin Cafe 2000 Brickell in Miami ...

The whole pig, which yields 12-16 servings, costs $380. The half, $200. Either must be ordered five days in advance. Several locations including 2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. 786-810-6215.

Families across South Florida celebrate Nochebuena with lechón asado, quality time with loved ones By Gail Levy, Rubén Rosario December 24, 2023 Share ...

Lechon is the Nochebuena specialty. It’s roast pork, and if the gathering is big enough, it’s traditional to cook an entire pig. For some families, Nochebuena is a bigger deal than Christmas Day.

They then placed the lechon right into the pit. “We hook up the thermometers and make sure that the pig does not burn,” said Agustin. It’s more than just a meal.