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Crispy Fried Pork Belly

Lechon Kawali

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      7 hr

Appears in
Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking - 125 Recipes from the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Ocean Islands

By Von Diaz

Published 2024

  • About

Among the most popular fried Filipino meat snacks, lechon kawali is made by a technique that produces a browned, crispy exterior and an incredibly juicy, salty porky interior.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb [910 g] skin-on pork belly
  • 8 medium garlic cloves, smashed

Method

In a large pot, place the pork belly skin-side down and add enough water to completely cover. Add the garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the pork is fork-tender but not falling apart, about 1 hour. Transfer the pork to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and season well with salt. Put the baking s

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