Whole Hog in Ecuador (from 1996)

15 years ago I traveled to Ecuador for some more explorations of the Andes, Incan ruins, and cultural experiences (I had been to Peru the year before).  I dug up and scanned this great photo of a whole roasted pig used to make dishes at a street food stall in a market, likely in the capital, Quito.  I love how the head is still there and the eye is just staring you down, daring you to sample his delicious roasted flesh!  (click once on the image to enlarge it) In the States we'd just shred the pork, put it in a big aluminum pan with some sternos underneath, and keep the actual carcass hidden from the average diner.  My guess is that in some cultures they aren't so squeamish about knowing the real source of their food, and having the head in full display shows that this is pork was cooked right there on the spot!