Crispy Lechon Kawali
Crispy Lechon Kawali is a legendary kid friendly recipe in the Philippines featuring pork belly that is boiled until tender then fried to shatteringly crispy perfection. Kids go absolutely wild for the crackling crispy skin and juicy tender meat inside making this one of the most popular family celebration dishes.
Boiled then deep fried pork belly with impossibly crispy skin and juicy tender meat inside.
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Instructions
Boil the Pork Belly
Place pork belly in a large pot with garlic bay leaves salt and enough water to cover and boil over medium heat for 45 to 50 minutes until the meat is very tender when pierced.
Dry the Pork
Remove pork from the pot and pat completely dry with paper towels then let it air dry uncovered for at least 10 minutes to ensure maximum crispiness during frying.
Deep Fry Until Crispy
Heat oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and carefully lower the pork belly skin side down frying for 12 to 15 minutes until the skin is deep golden and blistered and crackling.
Rest Drain and Serve
Transfer the lechon kawali to a wire rack to drain for 5 minutes then chop into serving pieces with a sharp cleaver and serve alongside lechon sauce or spiced vinegar.
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