Whole-animal preparation; the leg/haunch is the most-eaten part when the spit-roasted leitão is sliced and served.
Translation takeaway
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
Keep Leg of pork and Leitão da Bairrada together in your notebook.
Names by country
| Country | Leg of pork | Leitão da Bairrada |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Ham | Bairrada-style suckling pig |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Leg of pork | Bairrada-style suckling pig |
| 🇫🇷France | Jambon | — |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Jamón | — |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Jamón fresco | — |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Pierna de cerdo | — |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Presunto | Leitão da Bairrada |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Pernil | Leitão à Bairrada |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Cosciotto di maiale | — |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Schweinekeule | — |