Lechon Kawali

Name: Lechon Kawali
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork belly (skin on); 2 tablespoons salt (divided); 2 tablespoons whole peppercorns; 5 pieces dried bay leaves; 3 cups cooking oil (for deep frying); 34 oz water (enough to cover the pork)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

Crispy deep fried pork belly with crackling skin and tender, juicy meat. The pork is boiled until fork tender, then fried until golden brown and crunchy. Serve with steamed rice and lechon sauce for a classic Filipino meal.

Updated at: Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:47:49 GMT