Macanese Style Portuguese Roast Pork (Leitão à Moda de Macau)

Leitão à Moda de Macau, or Macanese Style Portuguese Roast Pork, is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the culinary traditions of Portugal and Macau. This dish is a perfect representation of the unique fusion of flavors found in Macanese cuisine, which blends Portuguese, Chinese, and African influences.

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Macanese Style Portuguese Roast Pork (Leitão à Moda de Macau)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole pork belly, skin-on
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Score the pork belly skin with a sharp knife, making diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, coarse salt, five-spice powder, white pepper, and brown sugar. Rub this mixture all over the pork belly, including the skin.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and honey. Pour this mixture over the pork belly.
  5. Place the pork belly in a roasting pan and add the chicken stock to the pan.
  6. Cover the roasting pan with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours.
  7. Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Roast for an additional 30 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the pork is tender.
  8. Let the roast pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
5g
Protein
25g
Fat
26g

Supplies

Roasting pan Foil

Tools

Sharp knife Basting brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the Leitão à Moda de Macau with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy skin, you can brush the pork belly with a mixture of honey and soy sauce before the final roasting.

Cost

$25