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Pinakupsan

Pinakupsan slowly renders pork belly until it fries crisp in its own fat.

1 hour 5 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Pinakupsan

  • 1 kg fatty pork belly, cubed
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water

How to cook Pinakupsan

  1. 1.Place pork, salt, vinegar, black pepper, and water in a wok. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
  2. 2.Uncover and cook until the water evaporates and pork fat begins to render, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3.Continue frying the pork in its rendered fat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown.
  4. 4.Lift pork out with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve.
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