BAGNET

BAGNET

• 2 kilo pork liempo (pork belly), whole cut
• 1/2 head garlic
• 1 tsp. peppercorns
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 bay leaves
• cooking oil for frying

Cooking Instructions:

1. Wash pork belly, cut into large chunks and place in a large pot.
2. Add enough water to cover the pork belly.
3. Add in salt, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves.
4. Cover and bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer for 30-45 minutes or until pork is tender. Remove all scum that rises.
5. Remove from the pot and place in a colander and let sit for a while so the liquid will drain. Prick the skin many times using fork then Dry with paper towels if necessary. Keep refrigerated for several hours.
6. In a large kawali heat enough cooking oil and deep fry pork belly at low heat for 30-45 minutes or until the pork turns brown.
7. Remove pork belly from the kawali and drain oil in a colander or paper towels, allow to cool completely.
8. Reheat the same oil over moderate heat deep fry the pork belly once more for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, crisp and blisters appear on the skin. Drain on paper towels.
9. Chop bagnet to serving pieces and serve immediately with a selection of sukang Iloko or tomatoes and onions with bagoong isda dip.

Cooking tips:
1. To make sure the boiled pork is completely dry, pat with paper towels before frying.
2. The oil should be very hot when you put the pork in. Use long tongs so you?re not too near the pan because the oil will splatter. Have a cover for the pan ready and cover the pan immediately to protect yourself from the oil.