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Crispy Pata

June 19, 2019 by Manny 4 Comments

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Crispy pata is one of the all time favorite Filipino dish served in special occasions or even everyday on authentic Filipino restaurants and fast food. Although this recipe can be cooked almost everyday, for health reasons this should only be eaten once a week or even once a month because it is high in cholesterol that is, the crispy deep fried skin which is irresistible.

The pork knuckles or pork legs skin should not only be crispy but the meat should also be tender and melts in your mouth, but it is almost impossible to fry the boiled pork when already very tender. The secret there is freezing the pork legs before frying it. After boiling and tenderizing the pork hocks,  wrap it in plastic bag individually so that it will not stick together. You will have a hard time separating them after freezing if you will not wrap it  in plastic bags.

 

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How to Cook Crispy Pata
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
1 hour
Total time
1 hour 15 mins
 
Author: Manny
Recipe type: Pork Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Serves: 2 to 3 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pig's front leg (pork pata)
  • 1 bottle 7-Up or Sprite
  • 1+1/2 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. MSG (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. patis or fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • Oil for deep-frying
    Instructions
    1. Clean pata and slit skin (3 to 4 slits on both sides) without cutting bone.
    2. Place in a deep pan with a tight cover.
    3. Add water, 7 Up and salt. Bring to a boil after 15 minutes, add baking soda.
    4. Baking soda will hasten the softening of the pata's skin. Continue cooking.
    5. If water dries up and pata is not yet done, add another cup of water.
    6. Meat should not be too tender. Drain when done.
    7. Hang for 1 day or place in refrigerator overnight to make skin dry.
    8. Before frying, brush with patis and sprinkle with flour generously.
    9. Deep fry until crispy and golden brown. Put off heat and pour ¼ cup water.
    10. This will make the skin more crispy.
    Serve with this sauce:
    1. Vinegar with 2 cloves garlic (crushed), a little salt, pepper and 1 small hot pepper (siting labuyo).
    3.5.3251

     

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    Author Bio

    Manny Montala is a webmaster and admin of this blog and one of his interest is on the area of Filipino dishes and recipes. Please visit this blog often and bookmark. Please read my about page for details. Thanks for visiting.

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    Comments

    1. Cely

      January 29, 2016 at 8:57 am

      This is what I’m looking for in a crispy pata, tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.

      Reply
    2. Aimee

      November 12, 2018 at 8:13 am

      Are you gonna add the water on the oil you are frying? hot or cold?

      Reply
      • Manny

        November 13, 2018 at 8:11 am

        Hi Aimee, yes you will add water and cover the pot so the oil won’t splatter. This will help to make the skin crispy. Just ordinary tap water will do.

        Reply
        • Aimee

          November 14, 2018 at 7:44 am

          Thank you! I can’t wait to try this this is my husband’s favorite Filipino food.

          Reply

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