Embutido (Filipino Meatloaf)

Ingredients

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• 1 ½ pounds pork belly, cut into small pieces
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• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
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• 2 bay leaves
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• ½ teaspoon salt
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• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients.
2. 2
   Combine pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a skillet; pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until skin is tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain and let sit at room temperature until pork has air-dried.
4. 4
   Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5
   Fry pork in the hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove fried pork with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.