Lechon
A Filipino recipe: Lechon.
No common allergens detected
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Instructions
7 steps- 1
Pat the pork belly very dry, then lay it skin-side down and score the meat lightly without cutting through the skin.
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Rub the meat side with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic, then spread the onion, lemongrass, scallions, and bay leaves down the center.
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Roll the pork tightly with the skin outside and tie it securely with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals.
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Rub the skin with vegetable oil and a little extra salt, then let the roll stand uncovered for 30 minutes while preparing a covered charcoal grill for indirect medium heat.
- 5
Roast the pork over indirect heat, covered, turning every 30 minutes, until the meat is tender and the internal temperature reaches about 88°C/190°F, about 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
- 6
Move the pork closer to the heat or increase the heat for the last 20 to 30 minutes, turning often, until the skin is blistered and crisp.
- 7
Rest for 15 minutes, remove the twine and aromatics, chop into serving pieces, and serve with cane vinegar.
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72/100
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Nutrition
per serving880
Calories
91 g
Protein
7 g
Carbs
51 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
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