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Crispy Lechon Belly Recipe
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Crispy Lechon Belly Recipe

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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 45 minutes
Course: Pork Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 8
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 6 lbs. whole slab boneless pork belly
  • 1 large bunch lemongrass pounded
  • 1 large bunch scallions

Rub ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steaming ingredients

  • 7 pieces star anise
  • 1 medium red onion wedged
  • 1 pint water

Instructions

  • Combine rub ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.Rub all over the pork belly.
  • Arrange scallions and pounded lemongrass in the middle of the slab. Roll. Use a kitchen twine to secure the rolled pork belly. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400F
  • Add star anise and wedged onion into the roaster. Pour 1 pint water.
  • Arrange rolled pork belly over the roasting pan. Securely wrap the roasting pan with an aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 2 hours.
  • Remove the foil. Increase the heat to 475F. Roast for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove from the oven. Let the meat cool down.
  • Slice into serving pieces. Serve.
  • Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 8g