Roasted Pork Belly- Ribbe(Norwegian Style Recipe)Lechon kawali/ Lechon Pork Belly

pork belly

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

gravy

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: store-bought sauce

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

Slightly cut the skin of pork belly. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 2-3 days.

Preheat the oven to 220°C.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and extra virgin oil in the baking tray, put the pork belly, water, and cover with foil. Bake at 220°C for 45 minutes (steaming).

After 45 minutes, take out of the oven, bake again without the foil at 200°C for 1 to 1.5 hours.

After 1.5 hours, increase the temperature to 230°C and bake for another 15 minutes.

Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

For gravy sauce: melt butter, add flour, slowly add the stocks, mix well, then add heavy cream, season with salt and pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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