Lechon Kawali (Fried Pork Belly)

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Level: Easy

Serves: 4

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Description

This pork belly is boiled until tender and then fried in oil. It forms a nice crust when fried and the inside is so tender. Yum!

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Pork Belly, Cut Into 2-inch Strips
  • 4 cups Water
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
  • ½ cups Onion, Chopped
  • 3  Bay Leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Black Pepper Corns
  • ¼ cups Vinegar
  • ¾ cups Soy Sauce
  • Peanut Or Vegetable Oil For Frying

Preparation

In a stock pot, combine all the ingredients except oil. Simmer for 60 minutes, scraping off any scum that may come to the surface. Drain pork on a cooling rack and let dry for at least 1 hour.

Heat oil in a skillet until it reaches 350ºF.

Pat pork belly dry. Place in the hot oil and cook until golden, turning frequently. Cut into bite size pieces.

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