WATCH: How To Make Spiced Pork Belly

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SucculentĀ and aromatic, the spices in the marinadeĀ not only flavor the pork belly, the crushed pineapple ensures that eachĀ liempo stripĀ becomes tender. You'll be surprisedĀ that the earthy flavorsĀ complement the conflicting sweet and salty flavorsĀ that make this roasted pork so delicious. Serve with loads of rice for the best liempoĀ meal experience.Ā 

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Spiced Pork BellyĀ 

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TakesĀ 1 hourĀ 35 minutes plus overnight marinating Ā 

MakesĀ 4 servingsĀ 

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1 cup canned crushed pineapple

1 tablespoon orange zest

1 tablespoon ground oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon garlic, chopped

1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon salt

1 1/2 kilos pork belly (liempo), cleaned and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick strips

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Ā Combine pineapple, orange zest, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, garlic, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, add pork. Pour pineapple mixture over the pork, toss, and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

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Ā Preheat oven to 450 degrees F/230 degrees C.Ā 

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Ā Drain pork, reserving marinade and removing pineapple bits, andĀ transfer pork onto baking sheets.Ā Roast meat in the oven for 20 minutes on the top rack until browned. Lower heat to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C. Add reserved marinade to the baking dish. Cover with foil. Return to the oven on the middle rack for 50 minutes or until softened and cooked through. Serve while hot.Ā 

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TIP: If desired, heat a grill and grill the liempo for a more charred and smoked flavor.Ā 

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