Lechon Pata Recipe
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
5
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Course
Others
Lechon Pata Recipe
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 1 pig leg 4 lbs., cleaned
- 5 pieces bay leaves dried
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorn whole
- 1 lemongrass bunch
- 1 onion large
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 garlic crushed, head
- water enough to cover the leg
- 3/4 cup milk fresh
Instructions
- Arrange the leg in a large cooking pot. Pour-in water.
- Add the bay leaves, lemongrass, onion, garlic, salt, and whole peppercorn.
- Turn the heat on and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the leg is tender (60 to 90 minutes).
- Remove the pork from the cooking pot. Let is cool down and dry (around 30 to 45 minutes minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 475F.
- Place the pata (pig leg) in a greased baking tray. Roast/bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Brush the entire leg with fresh milk.
- Put it back in the oven and continue to roast for 60 to 90 minutes, or until it reaches the desired brown color and crisp texture. You can also broil it for 10 to 15 minutes to make it more crispy.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with lechon sauce.
- Share and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
5g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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