Filipino Lechon Kawali
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Filipino Lechon Kawali

1. Pork belly, cut into small pieces - 1 ½ pounds
2. Garlic, crushed - 3 cloves
3. Bay leaves - 2
4. Salt - ½ teaspoon
5. Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon
6. Oil for frying, or as needed - 2 cups

How to cook deliciously - Filipino Lechon Kawali

1. Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2. Stage

Combine pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a skillet; pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until skin is tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3. Stage

Drain and let sit at room temperature until pork has air-dried. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4. Stage

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

5. Stage

Fry pork in the hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6. Stage

Remove fried pork with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios