Lechon Kawali (crispy Pork Belly)
  1. Let the pork belly sit uncovered in the fridge for at least 24-48 hours to dry out the skin.

  2. Make a spice mix with the brown sugar, 2 tsp salt, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp five spice. Rub this mixture all over the pork belly.

  3. Make a salt crust by mixing 1 cup of kosher salt with 1 egg white.

  4. Preheat the oven to 300°F.

  5. Place the pork belly on a baking sheet and cover it completely with the salt crust.

  6. Cook the pork belly in the oven for 1.5 hours.

  7. Remove the salt crust, then brush the pork belly with ½ Tbsp of white vinegar and ½ Tbsp of neutral oil.

  8. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F and roast the pork belly for 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🐖Pork Dish

CuisineFilipino

Occasions🎉Celebration📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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