Lechon Belly
Lechon belly is a popular Filipino dish made from a whole pork belly that is marinated, rolled, and slow-roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork belly
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Score the pork belly skin with a sharp knife.
- Mix soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, black pepper, and salt in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Marinate the pork belly in the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Roll the marinated pork belly and tie it with kitchen twine.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roast the pork belly for 3 hours, or until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 3 hours
- Total time:
- 3 hours
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 27g
Supplies
Roasting pan Kitchen twine
Tools
Sharp knife Bowl for marinating
Serving suggestions
Serve the lechon belly with steamed rice and pickled vegetables.
Tips & tricks
For extra crispy skin, you can increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Cost
$15