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Crispy Lechon Belly Recipe

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 6 lbs. whole slab boneless pork belly
  • 1 large bunch lemongrass pounded
  • 1 large bunch scallions
Rub ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Steaming ingredients
  • 7 pieces star anise
  • 1 medium red onion wedged
  • 1 pint water

Instructions

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  1. Combine rub ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.Rub all over the pork belly.
  2. Arrange scallions and pounded lemongrass in the middle of the slab. Roll. Use a kitchen twine to secure the rolled pork belly. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 400F
  4. Add star anise and wedged onion into the roaster. Pour 1 pint water.
  5. Arrange rolled pork belly over the roasting pan. Securely wrap the roasting pan with an aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 2 hours.
  7. Remove the foil. Increase the heat to 475F. Roast for 1 1/2 hours.
  8. Remove from the oven. Let the meat cool down.
  9. Slice into serving pieces. Serve.
  10. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 8g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 8g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.