🥓 Lechon Kawali

Meat · Main ingredient: Pork · ⏱ 140 min · Serves 5 · ~₱455 · Best for: Dinner, Lunch

Ingredients

• 1 kg Pork belly, whole slab
• 10 cloves 1 head garlic, smashed
• 2 pc Bay leaves
• 1 tbsp Whole peppercorns
• 2 tbsp Salt
• 2 cup Cooking oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine pork belly, water, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45-60 minutes until pork is fork-tender.
2. Remove pork from the pot and let it cool, then pat completely dry with paper towels.
3. Place pork on a tray, uncovered, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to dry out the skin further for extra crispiness.
4. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
5. Carefully lower the pork belly into the hot oil and deep-fry, turning occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until the skin is golden, blistered, and crispy.
6. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels. Let rest for 5 minutes.
7. Chop into serving pieces and serve with liver sauce or spiced vinegar for dipping.

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