Miami's Best Lechon Contest - Pig Roast Bowl | Louis Fonseca

Louis Fonseca, co-founder of The Pig Roast Bowl Series, joins us to discuss this unique culinary competition that has become a Miami staple. Louis shares the event's history, its inspiration from barbecue competitions, and how it has evolved into a fierce and popular contest. The conversation covers the intricacies of judging a pig roast, including criteria and challenges, as well as memorable moments from past competitions. Luis provides insights into what makes a great lechon, the significance of the "Caja China," and the event's connection to local law enforcement and charities. He also discusses the upcoming competition, highlighting favorite contenders and offering advice for potential participants. This episode gives listeners a mouthwatering glimpse into Miami's vibrant culinary scene and the art of pig roasting. Get Your Tickets for the Pig Roast Bowl on November 16! Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-pig-roast-bowl-series-south-florida-pba-law-enforcement-edition-2024-tickets-925968114557?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Pig Roast Bowl Series: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pigroastbowl/ Louis Fonseca: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisfonseca/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 1:23 Why is Louis Called Turtle? 1:52 Pig Roast History 2:28 Columbus Pig Roast Competition 3:57 Pig Roasts are Fierce 6:28 Inspiration from Barbecue Competitions 9:51 Hardest Part of Hosting a Competition 11:41 AI Pig 12:32 Post-Event Feedback 13:51 How to Rate a Pig? 16:48 People’s Choice Award 19:12 Last Year’s Judging Issue 22:44 Surprise Winner 24:27 Ringers 27:15 Why is it Called Caja China? 28:50 Top Law Enforcement Competition 30:30 How to Make the Best Lechon? 34:17 Why Love Fund? 35:47 Grand Marshall 36:54 Top 3 Teams in Pig Roast History 41:26 Top 3 Restaurants Competing in Pig Roast 43:44 Hialeah Gardens Full Alligator 44:50 Challenging Chefs 46:36 Best Country Competing 48:35 Pig Roast Where and When 50:12 What Do You Need to Win 52:44 Message for Restaurants to Compete 54:33 How They Select Judges 56:19 This Year’s Favorites 58:06 Grand Winner as a Guest on ADIM Pod 59:20 Challenging Miami Foodies 1:00:05 Outro