Roasted Pork Belly (Lechon Liempo)

Roasted Pork Belly (Lechon Liempo)

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This is Roasted Pork Belly (Lechon Liempo). Lechon is traditionally a whole suckling pig roasted for hours over hot coals. Lechon is a must-have in every occasi

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Cooking tools:

  • Roasting pan
  • Roasting rack
  • Food mallet
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Paring knife
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Paper towel
  • Aluminum foil
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of pork belly
  • 5-6 stalks of lemon grass, crushed
  • 1 small bundle chives, chopped
  • 3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • garlic powder
  • freshly ground sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper powder
  • ground chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup of cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 6-8 pieces of bakers twine (each 36 inches long)

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