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Crispy Lechon Belly

Crispy Lechon Belly

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⏱ Prep: 15 min ⏱ Cook: 120 min

Ingredients

  • 6 large bs. whole slab boneless pork belly
  • 1 large arge bunch lemongrass (pounded)
  • 1 large arge bunch scallions
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 7 piece star anise
  • 1 medium red onion (wedged)
  • 1 pint water

Instructions

  1. Combine rub ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.Rub all over the pork belly.

  2. Arrange scallions and pounded lemongrass in the middle of the slab. Roll. Use a kitchen twine to secure the rolled pork belly. Set aside.

  3. Preheat oven to 400F

  4. Add star anise and wedged onion into the roaster. Pour 1 pint water.

  5. Arrange rolled pork belly over the roasting pan. Securely wrap the roasting pan with an aluminum foil.

  6. Bake for 2 hours.

  7. Remove the foil. Increase the heat to 475F. Roast for 1 1/2 hours.

  8. Remove from the oven. Let the meat cool down.

  9. Slice into serving pieces. Serve.

  10. Share and enjoy!