How to Make Filipino Lechon (Roasted Pork Leg) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lechon is a popular Filipino dish that is known for its succulent and flavorful roasted pork. It is often a centerpiece at festive celebrations such as birthdays, weddings, and fiestas. The dish is typically prepared by roasting a whole pig over an open flame, but a pork leg can also be used to create a delicious and more manageable version of this iconic dish. In this recipe, we will be sharing how to make Filipino Lechon using a pork leg, showcasing the traditional and flavorful flavors of ...

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Ingredients

  • 6 ½ pounds pork leg with skin
  • 3 tablespoons butter at room temperature, or as needed
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 6 1/2-pound pork leg

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Rinse pork; pat dry with paper towels. Rub butter all over the skin. Sprinkle salt over the skin.
  • Place pork leg on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour water into the bottom of the pan. Cover pan securely with aluminum foil so that steam will not escape.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Reduce heat to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C).
  • Continue baking, basting with drippings every 30 minutes, until skin is crisp, about 3 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 176 degrees F (80 degrees C).
  • Place pork leg on a serving platter. Slice into bite-sized portions.
  • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 170mg
    • Sodium: 1944mg
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 61g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1mg