Filipino Lechon (Roasted Pork Leg)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. 2

   Rinse pork; pat dry with paper towels. Rub butter all over the skin. Sprinkle salt over the skin.

3. 3

   Place pork leg on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour water into the bottom of the pan. Cover pan securely with aluminum foil so that steam will not escape.

4. 4

   Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Reduce heat to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C).

5. 5

   Continue baking, basting with drippings every 30 minutes, until skin is crisp, about 3 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 176 degrees F (80 degrees C).

6. 6

   Place pork leg on a serving platter. Slice into bite-sized portions.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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