INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs pork belly (liempo)
- 5 cups water
- 1 & ½ tbsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
HOW TO COOK:
- Pour the water in a steamer and bring to a boil.
- Arrange the pork belly in the steamer, cover and steam for 40 minutes (add more water if needed).
- Remove the pork belly from the steamer and place in a plate.
- Allow the pork belly to cool for a few minutes.
- Rub salt and pepper all over the steamed pork belly and let it stay for 15 minutes.
- Set the oven to broil mode and preheat to 510 F or 265 C.
- Arrange the pork belly in a greased oven safe tray or plate and broil for 15 to 17 minutes.
- Flip the pork belly so that the opposite side will be facing up.
- Continue to broil for another 12 to 15 minutes or until texture starts to get crispy.
- Chop the broiled pork belly to smaller pieces and serve. Enjoy!
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Also try: Oven Baked Crispy Pata
