Whisk together cold water and 2 tablespoons of the salt in a very large bowl until dissolved. Add papaya, and soak, covered, in refrigerator for 12 hours. Remove papaya from water; place in a kitchen ...

Forget the eggnog, the Christmas ham, and the hot buttered rum. For many Filipino families, no Christmas Eve dinner can be complete without one crucial, crispy-skinned centerpiece: a whole roast pig. ...

Pork belly has a special-occasion feel: It is a lush, fat-streaked cut that can melt into braises or crisp up beautifully. These recipes showcase pork belly in many different forms — pan-seared, ...