Roasted Pork Belly (lechon Macau)

Roasted Pork Belly, also known as Lechon Macau, is a popular dish in Filipino Chinese cuisine. It is a flavorful and crispy pork belly dish that is perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.

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Roasted Pork Belly (lechon Macau)

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pork belly
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Score the skin of the pork belly with a sharp knife.
  3. Rub the pork belly with salt, pepper, and minced garlic, making sure to get the seasoning into the scores.
  4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water. Pour the mixture over the pork belly.
  5. Place the pork belly on a wire rack in a roasting pan, skin side up.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours or until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.
  7. Let it 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
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
0g
Fat
28g

Supplies

Roasting pan Wire rack

Tools

Sharp knife Small bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the roasted pork belly with steamed rice and pickled vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy skin, you can increase the oven temperature to 425°F for the last 15-20 minutes of cooking.

Cost

$15