Lechon Belly Explosion
Lechon Belly Explosion is a popular Filipino dish that features succulent pork belly with crispy skin and flavorful stuffing. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork belly, skin-on
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 cups lemongrass, chopped
- 1 cup spring onions, chopped
- 1 cup garlic, minced
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup calamansi juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Score the pork belly skin with a sharp knife and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a bowl, mix lemongrass, spring onions, garlic, soy sauce, and calamansi juice to create the stuffing.
- Spread the stuffing mixture evenly on the meat side of the pork belly.
- Roll the pork belly tightly and tie with kitchen twine to secure the stuffing inside.
- Place the pork belly on a roasting pan and roast in the oven for 3 hours or until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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
- 26g
Supplies
Roasting pan Kitchen twine
Tools
Sharp knife Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Lechon Belly Explosion with steamed rice, pickled vegetables, and a side of spicy vinegar dipping sauce.
Tips & tricks
For extra crispy skin, you can increase the oven temperature to 425°F for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Cost
$25