Crispy Pata (Deep-Fried Leg Of Pork) Recipe

Name: Crispy Pata (Deep-Fried Leg Of Pork)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -5 lbs pork legs (front or hind including the knuckles); 1 (12 ounce) bottle Sprite (or 7-UP); 1 1/2 cups water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis); 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon msg (optional); oil, for deep-frying; 2 -3 cups water (or enough to cover the pata for boiling); DIPPING SAUCE; 3/4 cup vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped; 1 small red chili pepper, chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 -5 lbs pork legs (front or hind including the knuckles)
1 (12 ounce) bottle Sprite (or 7-UP)
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon msg (optional)
oil, for deep-frying
2 -3 cups water (or enough to cover the pata for boiling)
DIPPING SAUCE
3/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1 small red chili pepper, chopped
salt and pepper

1
Clean pata and slit skin (3-4 slits on both sides) without cutting bone.
2
Place in a deep pan with a tight cover.
3
Add water, 7 Up and salt. Bring to a boil after 15 minutes, add baking soda. Baking soda will hasten the softening of the pata's skin. Continue cooking for another hour or until tender. If water dries up and pata is not yet done, add another cup of water. Drain when done.
4
Hang for 1 day or place in refrigerator overnight to make skin dry. Before frying, brush with patis (fish sauce) and sprinkle with flour generously.
5
Deep fry until crispy and golden brown. Put off heat and pour 1/4 cup water. This will make the skin more crispy.
6
ENJOY!
7
*Prep and cooking time doesnt include drying the leg all day or overnight.

312

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -5 lbs pork legs (front or hind including the knuckles), 1 (12 ounce) bottle Sprite (or 7-UP), 1 1/2 cups water, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Crispy Pata (Deep-Fried Leg Of Pork) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Pata (Deep-Fried Leg Of Pork)

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