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Crispy Pata

Crispy Pata

Whole pork leg boiled in spices then deep-fried ultracrispy. A feast centerpiece.

⏱ Prep: 30 min ⏱ Cook: 240 min Hard
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Ingredients

  • 1.25 leg Pork Leg whole
  • 3.75 pieces Bay Leaves
  • 3.75 pieces Star Anise
  • 6.25 pieces Siling Habula
  • 1.25 head Garlic whole
  • 2.5 tbsp Salt
  • 1.25 tbsp Black Peppercorns
  • 5 cups Cooking Oil

Instructions

  1. Boil pork leg with spices for 2 hours until tender.

  2. Dry completely overnight in refrigerator.

  3. Roast at 400F for 30 minutes. Deep fry at 375F 10-15 minutes until rock-crispy skin.

  4. Rest 10 minutes. Carve and serve with soy-calamansi dipping sauce.