Lechon

Make Lechon at home

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb skin-on pork belly
• 2 tbsp coarse salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 lemongrass stalks, bruised
• 1 bunch scallions
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 onion, sliced
• Vinegar with garlic and chili for dipping
• Lechon sauce

How it's made

1. Score the skin of the pork belly with a sharp knife and pat very dry.
2. Rub the meat side with salt, pepper, and garlic; lay lemongrass, scallions, bay leaves, and onion on top.
3. Roll tightly and tie with kitchen twine.
4. Rub the skin with salt and air-dry in the fridge overnight, uncovered.
5. Roast at 325 F for 1.5-2 hours until tender, then raise to 450 F for 20-30 minutes until blistered and crisp.
6. Rest for 15 minutes, slice, and serve with sauce or vinegar dip.