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Lechon Paksiw

Leftover roasted pork simmered in a tangy sauce
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: lechon, lechon kawali, lechon sauce, paksiw
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 9443kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. lechon sliced into serving pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups lechon sauce
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn
  • 4 pieces dried bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 cups vinegar
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 4 grams Maggi Magic Sarap
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a cooking pot. Saute the garlic until it starts to brown.
    3 tablespoons cooking oil, 6 cloves garlic
  • Add the onion. Sauté until it softens.
    1 onion
  • Put the leftover lechon into the pot. Cook for 1 minute. Note: you can use either roasted pork or lechon kawali.
    2 lbs. lechon
  • Pour vinegar and water. Let it boil.
    3/4 cups vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water
  • Add garlic and onion powder, dried bay leaves, and whole peppercorn. Cover the pot and then simmer for 15 minutes.
    1 teaspoon whole peppercorn, 4 pieces dried bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Pour the lechon sauce and add the sugar. Continue cooking for 5 minutes.
    1 1/2 cups lechon sauce, 3/4 cups sugar
  • Season with Maggi Magic Sarap. Stir.
    4 grams Maggi Magic Sarap
  • Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with warm rice.
  • Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 9443kcal | Carbohydrates: 192g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 957g | Saturated Fat: 362g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 114g | Monounsaturated Fat: 436g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 890mg | Sodium: 2977mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 161g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4mg