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Lechon Pata Recipe

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 5
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 1 pig leg 4 lbs., cleaned
  • 5 pieces dried bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
  • 1 bunch of lemongrass
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 head garlic crushed
  • water enough to cover the leg
  • 3/4 cup fresh milk

Instructions

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  1. Arrange the leg in a large cooking pot. Pour-in water.
  2. Add the bay leaves, lemongrass, onion, garlic, salt, and whole peppercorn.
  3. Turn the heat on and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the leg is tender (60 to 90 minutes).
  4. Remove the pork from the cooking pot. Let is cool down and dry (around 30 to 45 minutes minutes).
  5. Preheat the oven to 475F.
  6. Place the pata (pig leg) in a greased baking tray. Roast/bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven. Brush the entire leg with fresh milk.
  8. 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.
  9. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with lechon sauce.
  10. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 5g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 5g

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