Description
Crispy Pata is a beloved Filipino dish featuring deep-fried pork knuckles, renowned for its irresistible crunchy skin and succulent meat. Ideal for family gatherings or special occasions, this dish not only delights the palate but also brings people together around the dinner table. With simple ingredients and foolproof techniques, you can create a restaurant-quality Crispy Pata at home that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pork Leg (about 3–4 lbs)
- 10 whole Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns
- 3 Bay Leaves
- Water (enough to cover the pork leg)
- Vegetable Oil for frying (about 4 cups)
Instructions
- Rinse the pork leg under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
- Marinate in a bowl with soy sauce, crushed garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Boil the marinated pork leg in a large pot covered with water for about 1.5 hours until tender.
- Let it cool in its broth to retain moisture.
- Thoroughly dry the pork leg with paper towels.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the pork leg until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels, slice, and serve hot with vinegar dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 110 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg