Lechon Kawali
User Reviews
3.6
180 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Cooling
8 hrs
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Total Time
10 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
951 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Filipino
Lechon Kawali
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Crispy Pork Belly simmered to tenderness with aromatics and dee-fried to golden perfection. Crunchy on the outside and super moist on the inside, it's the ultimate pork dish!
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds whole pork belly
- 1 head garlic, pounded
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- water
- canola oil
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Instructions
- In a deep pot over medium heat, combine pork belly, garlic, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, and enough water to cover.
- Bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top. Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 1 to 1 ½ hours or until meat is fork-tender but not falling apart.
- Drain pork, discarding liquid. Wipe dry, removing any stray aromatics.
- Allow to cool to touch and pat dry with paper towels. Score the skin using the tines of a fork.
- Brush the skin with vinegar.
- Season the pork all over with salt and layer the skin with a thin film of salt.
- Place on a wire rack and refrigerate overnight to completely cool and dry. Remove from refrigerator and scrape off the salt.
- In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough oil to completely cover meat to about 350 F to 375 F.
- Carefully place the meat in the hot oil and fry, turning as needed, until golden and skin is crisp and puffed.
- Remove meat from pot and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let rest for about 5 minutes and cut into serving pieces.
- Serve with choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Have the butcher make a shallow cut through the rib bones to make chopping into serving pieces easier.
- Use enough oil to cover the pork belly during deep-frying, and keep the temperature at an optimal 350 F to 375 F range.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
951kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
97g
(149%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
1799mg
(75%)
Potassium
346mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
26IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 951 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 951kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 97g | 149% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1799mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.6
180 reviews
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