Savour a Mallorcan Christmas with its star recipes - Garden Hotels

Savour a Mallorcan Christmas with its star recipes

Christmas in Mallorca is experienced not only through lights and carols, but also a rich culinary tradition that brings a bit of magic to the family table. Among the most iconic dishes that we at Garden Hotels consider essential for these occasions, two iconic recipes stand out: porcella asada (roasted suckling pig) and the delicious coca de torró (nougat cake.) 

The queen of the table: porcella asada 

This traditional Mallorcan dish consists of suckling pig seasoned with aromatic herbs such as rosemary and thyme, macerated for 24 hours and slowly roasted in the oven. The result is a crispy, golden skin with tender, juicy meat. It is accompanied by roasted baby potatoes, which round off this Christmas feast perfectly. 

Basic ingredients: Suckling pig, aromatic herbs (rosemary, thyme, bay leaf), lemon, olive oil, wine or brandy, and chilli. 

Preparation: 

  1. Marinate the suckling pig with the herbs, lemon and wine the day before. 
  2. Roast at 180°C for about 2-3 hours, flipping it to ensure the skin eventually browns. 
  3. Serve with jacket potatoes. 

A sweet treat for the soul: coca de torró (nougat cake) 

Coca de torró is a simple and delicious dessert that combines ground almonds, sugar, and a touch of citrus and cinnamon, all pressed between two wafers. This dessert, which evokes the Arab influence on Balearic gastronomy, is an ideal way to end the meal on a sweet note. 

Basic ingredients: Ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest, orange juice, cinnamon and wafers. 

Preparation: 

  1. Mix all the ingredients together to form a dough. 
  2. Spread on a wafer and cover with another wafer, sealing the edges. 
  3. Serve as a finishing touch. 

The tradition that unites 

Both the porcella and the coca de torró are symbols of unity among the island’s residents. This December 25th, why not dare to be different and bring a little piece of Mallorca to your table?

Related Posts

Ventajas exclusivas reservando en esta web

Mejor precio garantizado

Si encuentras alguno de nuestros hoteles a un precio más bajo, contáctanos. Nosotros te lo igualamos.

Mejores condiciones

Modifica o cancela tu tarifa sin costes adicionales (consultar tarifas con esta opción)

Disponibilidad real e inmediata

Mediante reserva directa y sin intermediarios.

Máxima seguridad en tus pagos

Contamos con un sistema de seguridad en el que tus datos están cifrados.

Wifi gratis

Conexión wifi segura, de alta calidad y en todo el hotel.

Ventajas exclusivas

Consigue beneficios extra uniéndote a nuestro club de fidelización.

Estancia personalizada

Posibilidad de añadir todos los extras necesarios para elevar tus vacaciones al siguiente nivel.

Te invitamos a una comida a la carta

En estancias Todo Incluido de más de 7 días.

Selecciona fechas y tipo de habitación para reservar

Explora otras opciones de reserva disponibles

Newsletter

¡Recibe nuestras ofertas antes que nadie!

Este sitio está protegido por reCAPTCHA y el sistema Google Política de Privacidad y Términos de Servicio aplicados.

* Campo obligatorio

Exclusive advantages when booking on this website

Best Price Guarantee

If you find one of our hotels at a lower price, contact us. We will match it.

Better conditions

Modify or cancel your booking at no extra cost (see bookings with this option).

Real and immediate availability

By direct booking and without intermediaries.

Maximum security for your payments

We have a security system in which your data is encrypted.

Free Wifi

Secure, high quality wifi connection throughout the hotel.

Exclusive advantages

Get extra benefits by joining our loyalty club.

Personalised stay

Possibility to add all the extras you need to take your holiday to the next level.

We invite you to an à la carte meal

For All Inclusive stays of more than 7 days.

Newsletter

Get our offers before anyone else!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

* Required field

Fill in the form below to find out all the advantages that await you in our hotels for federated sportsmen and women at Garden Hotels.