
When in Vigan, one dish you simply can’t leave without trying is the iconic Bagnet—a crunchy, golden slab of deep-fried pork belly that Ilocanos proudly call their own.
During my visit, I asked a local how it gets that extra crispy bite, and they shared a little secret: Bagnet is sun-dried for hours after boiling, then deep-fried to perfection. No wonder it's this crunchy!