Lechon Kawali Recipe Deep-Fried Pork Belly

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This Lechon Kawali recipe makes a whole slab of fried pork belly turned into a delicious pork dish with crisp, crackling skin with salty exterior and tender and juicy inside.It is usually served with a side of Lechon Sauce.Pork Belly is that only part of the pork that is used for this dish, the same part used to make bacon.

Ingredients
• 2 pounds Pork Belly, whole slab
• 6-8 cups Water
• 2 medium onions, cubed
• 3 tablespoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Peppercorns
• Cooking oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1/2 tablespoon Ground White Pepper

Procedure
1. In a large pot over medium high heat, boil the pork belly with the water. Spoon out the grayish meat protein that floats on the water and discard.
2. Turn the heat down, add the onions, salt and peppercorns and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the pork is tender.
3. Scoop out the pork and pat it dry with paper towel before deep-frying. (Or you can wrap it and freeze for frying at a later time).
4. Heat up the oil on your deep-fryer. The temperature setting should be 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Deep-fry for 15-20 minutes or until the skin is nice and crisp.
5. Serve with rice and Lechon Sauce.