Inihaw na Liempo Recipe
Inihaw na liempo is a Filipino dish consisting of pork belly marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, spices, and aromatics, then cooked to perfection either on a charcoal grill, in an oven, or an air fryer.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1109kcal
Ingredients
- 2 kilos pork belly slab
- 1 Tbsp. black pepper
- 4 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pc onion chopped
- 1 head garlic crushed
- 2 stalks onion leeks chopped
- 2 stalks lemon grass crushed
- 3 pcs bay leaf
- 1 liter sprite
- 1/2 cup barbecue marinade
- 1/8 cup cooking oil
Instructions
How to Cook Inihaw na Liempo
- Slice and divide the pork belly slab into 3 portions. Prick each pork belly with a meat prick (meat tenderizer) or a fork. Prick all the sides of the pork belly.
- In a plastic container or a basin, combine pork belly, soy sauce, bay leaves, black pepper, garlic, onion, leeks, lemon grass and salt.
- Mix all the ingredients well and massage the pork belly for a minute. Then add the sprite or 7-Up soft drinks. Cover and marinade in the fridge overnight.
- Before grilling the pork belly, remove from marinade and skew with a skewer to prevent the pork from curling.
- You have 3 options in cooking the pork belly. You can use a charcoal grill, an oven or an air fryer.
- If you are using a charcoal grill, light up the charcoal and slow cook the pork belly. Cook for 3 hours while basting with a mixture of barbecue marinade and cooking oil.
- If you are using an oven or airfryer, set the temperature at 160 °C and roast the pork belly fopr 3 to 4 hours. Baste with a mixture of barbecue marinade and cooking oil from time to time.
- When cooked, slice the pork belly into serving pieces. Serve with a spiced vinegar dipping sauce and cooked rice.
Notes
Cooking Tips of Inihaw na Liempo:
- Marinate overnight: For maximum flavor, allow the pork belly to marinate overnight in the refrigerator, ensuring that the meat absorbs all the delicious flavors of the marinade.
- Skewer to prevent curling: Skewer the pork belly before grilling to prevent it from curling up during cooking, resulting in evenly cooked and visually appealing slices.
- Baste for moisture and flavor: While grilling or roasting, regularly baste the pork belly with a mixture of barbecue marinade and cooking oil to keep it moist and infuse it with additional flavor.