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Pinakupsan on a white serving plate with steamed rice on the side
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Pinakupsan

Pinakupsan is a pork lover's dream! It's super easy to make with only two ingredients and turn out crispy and perfectly seasoned. Enjoy on its own as an appetizer or main dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 783kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • In a bowl, season pork with the salt.
  • Over high heat, preheat a wide, thick-bottomed pan. Place pork in the pan in a single layer.
  • Cook, turning occasionally, for about 7 to 10 minutes or until pork begins to render fat.
  • When the pork has released oil, decrease heat to low. Cover and continue to cook, turning occasionally, until pork pieces are golden brown and reduced in size.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Serve with spicy vinegar dip or store for future use.

Notes

  • Cook on low heat. The slow, gentle process will allow the pork to crisp up with burning.
  • The longer the pork is cooked and the more it renders fat, the crispier the texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 783kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 280mg | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.8mg