An easy to follow recipe for Roasted or Lechon Pork Belly (Boneless Liempo Roll)!
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Roasting Time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Lechon
Servings: 12
Calories: 646kcal
Equipment
Oven
Ingredients
2kg(4.4 lbs) pork belly, bone removed
oil, for brushing
milk, for brushing
For the Brine
¾cupsalt
¼cupsugar
1tbspwhole peppercorns
3pcs scallion
3stalks lemongrass
1tsprosemary
1tspthyme
For the Filling
Black pepper, whole and ground
1tspgarlic powder
6pcs bay leaves (laurel leaves)
1tbspsalt
Dash of all-spice powder, thyme, rosemary
3stalks lemongrass
Instructions
In a large bowl or container (that fits the pork belly), add-in all the brine ingredients.
Add-in the pork belly and brine overnight.
Before roasting, dry the pork belly with paper towels.
Fill the pork belly with the filling ingredients then roll and tie with kitchen twine.
Dry again with cloth or paper towels then brush with oil.
Cover with aluminum foil then place over a wire rack with a baking sheet beneath (to catch liquids).
Roast for 2 hours at a 175 C (347 F) preheated oven.
Take out the pork belly and remove the foil.
Brush with milk and roast for another 1 ½ to 2 hours until crispy.
Transfer to a serving board, remove kitchen twine, then cut crosswise.
Serve with spiced vinegar, lechon sauce, or all-around sarsa. Enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lechon Pork Belly Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646Calories from Fat 563
% Daily Value*
Fat 62.5g96%
Saturated Fat 20.8g130%
Cholesterol 167mg56%
Sodium 729mg32%
Protein 41.7g83%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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