What is Liempo?

Liempo is a dish from the Philippines made of pork belly meat that is grilled. The pork is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black pepper, then grilled over charcoal. This Grilled Pork Belly Recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

The History of Grilled Pork Belly in the Philippines

The history of grilled pork belly in the Philippines can be traced back to the pre-colonial era. Pork was a popular food among the native people and was often cooked over an open fire. The Spanish colonizers introduced new methods of cooking pork, including grilling, which quickly became a popular way to prepare the meat. Grilled pork belly became a popular street food in the Philippines.

Grilled pork belly around the world

Grilled pork belly is a popular dish in many parts of the world. Not only in the Philippines it can also be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. In addition to being grilled, pork belly can also be roasted, braised, or stewed.

Filipino restaurants in the US that serve Grilled Liempo

There are many Filipino restaurants in the United States that serve liempo. Some of these restaurants include Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, Kusina Filipina in Los Angeles, and Manila Social Club in Brooklyn. Each of these restaurants offers a unique take on the dish, so you can try a different version each time you visit.

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No matter which restaurant you visit, you are sure to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal. So if you are ever in the mood for some grilled pork belly, be sure to check out one of these Filipino restaurants. You won’t be disappointed!

How to Make the Perfect Liempo?

Liempo is typically served with rice and a dipping sauce. For the dipping sauce, you can use a vinegar-based sauce or a soy-based sauce.

Liempo can also be served as an appetizer or main course. If you are serving it as an appetizer, you can cut the pork into small pieces and skewer it on bamboo sticks.
For a main course, you can serve the pork sliced and topped with a dipping sauce.

A Filipino Classic!

No matter how you serve it, grilled pork belly is a delicious and satisfying dish. Try it in your next party or gathering and enjoy the mouthwatering flavors of this Filipino classic. CHECK FULL RECIPE BELOW!

Delicious Grilled Pork Belly Recipe: Liempo A Mouthwatering Treat

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Course: MainCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy

Servings

5

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

320

kcal

Total time

30

minutes

Liempo is a dish from the Philippines made of pork belly meat that is grilled. The pork is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black pepper, then grilled over charcoal. This Grilled Pork Belly Recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

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• 1 kilogram 1 kilogram Pork Belly (Sliced)

• 4 tbsp 59.15 ml Calamansi Juice

• 1 1/2 cups 354.88 ml Soy Sauce

• 2 tbsp 29.57 ml Oyster Sauce

• 3 tbsp 44.36 ml Coconut or Brown Sugar

• 1 head 1 head Garlic

• 4 pcs 4 pcs Chili (Labuyo)

• 1 tbsp 6 g Ground Black Pepper

• Basting Sauce

• 1/2 cup 118.29 ml Banana Ketchup

• 1/4 cup 59.15 ml Canola Oil

• Marinade Mixture

Directions

• Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl.
• Marinate the pork belly slices and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours.
• Take the pork out of the marinade and save about a cup of the liquid.
• To make the basting sauce, put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.
• Get the charcoal and grill ready. Put the pork on the grill and let it cook.
• When the pork starts to lose its pink color, keep basting it with sauce. Keep grilling for another 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the pork is fully cooked.
• Move the grilled liempo to a dish for serving. Let it rest for about 3 minutes before cutting them into pieces to serve.
• Serve it with hot steaming rice and spiced vinegar. Enjoy!

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Notes

• Marinate longer or overnight in the fridge to infuse more flavor.

Equipment

• KitchenPro 8″ Chef’s KnifeGET IT
• Naturehike Grill Kit SetGET IT
• Airtight Rectangular Glass Container 1520mLGET IT

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