Lechon Kawali (Crispy Fried Pork Belly)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork belly, whole slab
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp whole peppercorns
• 1 tbsp salt
• Water, to cover
• Oil, for deep-frying
• Lechon sauce or spiced vinegar, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Boil the pork belly with garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt in water to cover until tender, about 45-60 minutes.
2. 2Remove the pork belly and let it air-dry, uncovered, in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight to dry the skin.
3. 3Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
4. 4Carefully lower the pork belly into the hot oil and fry until the skin is deeply golden and blistered and crackling, about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
5. 5Drain on a wire rack and rest for a few minutes.
6. 6Chop into pieces and serve with lechon sauce or spiced vinegar for dipping.

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