Crispy Lechon Belly in 25 Minutes
Pork belly seared until the skin crackles and the meat stays tender inside, finished with a tangy-sweet vinegar glaze. A TikTok-easy shortcut to lechon that skips the whole-roast hassle.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut pork belly into 3-inch cubes, skin-side up. Pat the skin completely dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear pork skin-side down for 6-7 minutes without moving until skin is golden and crispy.
Step 4
Flip and sear the meat side for 4 minutes until browned. Pour off excess fat, leaving about 1 tbsp in the pan.
Step 5
Add vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 8 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the pork.
Step 6
Serve hot with the pan sauce spooned over the crispy skin. Pair with steamed rice and atchara (pickled papaya).
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch heavy skillet or cast-iron pan
- paper towels
- tongs
- spoon for basting
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