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Crispy Lechon Belly Roll

Rolled pork belly with herbs and spices air fried until crispy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 1236 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. pork belly
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 head garlic minced
  • 1 bunch lemongrass
  • 1 bunch  green onion 
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

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  1. Slice the pork belly in half. Lay it flat on a clean surface and then rub salt and ground black pepper on the side with meat.
  2. Spread the garlic over each piece of belly and arrange the sliced onion, lemongrass, and green onion.
  3. Roll the pork belly in a way that all ingredients remain inside. Make sure that both ends are touching. Securely tie the belly using a kitchen twine.
  4. Arrange the two pork belly rolls in a steamer. Steam for 45 minutes.
  5. Remove from the steamer and let it cool down for 15 minutes. Rub oil all over each belly roll.
  6. Arrange the belly rolls in a turbo broiler and then broil for 45 minutes.
  7. Slice and serve while still hot. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 1236kcal (62%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 126g (194%) Saturated Fat 44g (220%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Monounsaturated Fat 59g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 2691mg (112%) Potassium 478mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 59IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1236

% Daily Value*

Calories 1236kcal 62%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 126g 194%
Saturated Fat 44g 220%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Monounsaturated Fat 59g 295%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 2691mg 112%
Potassium 478mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 59IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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