Pinakupsan (Visayan-Style Crispy Pork Belly)
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
783 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Pinakupsan (Visayan-Style Crispy Pork Belly)
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Pinakupsan is a minimalist Visayan pork dish where belly meat is salted and slow-cooked until golden-crisp in its own rendered fat, offering lechon-like satisfaction without the complexity of deep-frying or lengthy preparation.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly liempo, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons salt asin
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Instructions
- Cut the pork belly into 2-inch pieces, making sure each piece has both meat and fat. Season the pork pieces evenly with salt, rubbing the salt all over.
- Heat a thick-bottomed pan over high heat. When hot, place the pork pieces in the pan in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd them.
- Cook for about 7-10 minutes, turning the pieces occasionally, until you see fat starting to come out from the pork. You'll notice clear oil beginning to collect in the pan.
- Once you see enough oil in the pan, turn the heat down to its lowest setting. Cover the pan and let the pork cook slowly for about 45-50 minutes. Every 10-15 minutes, lift the lid and turn the pieces so they brown evenly.
- Keep cooking until the pork turns deep golden brown and the pieces have become smaller and crispier. You can test a piece - it should be crunchy outside but still juicy inside.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the crispy pork to a wire rack placed over a tray. Let it rest for 5 minutes - this helps make it even crispier.
- Serve hot with spicy vinegar for dipping. For the vinegar dip, simply mix vinegar with chopped chilies, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Keep the pork fat that's left in the pan - it's perfect for cooking other dishes!
Notes
- Choose pork belly with layers of fat and meat for the best results
- Don't crowd the pan - cook in batches if necessary
- The slower you cook, the crispier the result
- Save the rendered fat (mantika) for future cooking
- Add whole garlic cloves during cooking for extra flavor
- Listen for the sizzling sound to lessen before covering the pan
Nutrition Information
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Calories
783kcal
(39%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
80g
(123%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
37g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
824mg
(34%)
Potassium
280mg
(8%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 783 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 783kcal | 39% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 80g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 824mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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