Bagnet (Northern Ilocano and Tagalog pronunciation: , Southern Ilocano pronunciation: ), locally also known as "chicharon" in Ilocano, is a

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dish consisting of pork belly (''liempo'') boiled and

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until it is crispy. It is seasoned with garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and salt. The meat is first boiled and then allowed to thoroughly dry overnight before frying to achieve its characteristic chicharon-like texture. Bagnet can be eaten on its own or with white rice. It can also be eaten as part of other dishes like

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and dinardaraan. Bagnet is traditionally dipped in sauces based on vinegar (usually '' sukang iloko''), '' bagoong'' (fermented fish or

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), or (more rarely) pig's blood.

In popular culture

The popularity of bagnet served as a character plot point in the

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'' I'm Drunk, I Love You'' with Carson, played by

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, depicted craving for the dish to the point of creating an impromptu "bagnet dance" to celebrate it.

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{{Philippine cuisine Philippine pork dishes Deep fried foods

In popular culture

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