25-Min Stuffed Pork Belly (Quick Lechona)
Crispy pork belly stuffed with rice, peas, and onion—the TikTok version of Colombia's famous whole-pig dish. Seared and finished in the oven in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork belly, skin-on, 1.5 lbs
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~2 minutes.
- 2
Mix rice, onion, peas, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Carefully cut a pocket into the thickest side of the pork belly, leaving 1/2-inch edges. Stuff firmly with rice mixture.
- 4
Sear pork skin-side down 3–4 minutes until golden and skin crisps, without moving.
- 5
Flip, then sear the meat side 2 minutes until golden. Season all sides with salt and pepper.
- 6
Transfer skillet to a 425°F oven. Roast 12–15 minutes until internal temp hits 160°F. Rest 3 minutes, slice, and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron or heavy stainless skillet
- instant-read thermometer
- mixing bowl
- sharp chef's knife
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