Chicharron

Chicharron is a crispy and flavorful pork dish popular in many Latin American countries.

Ingredients - Serves 6

Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Score the pork belly skin with a sharp knife, making shallow cuts in a diamond pattern.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork belly, including the scored skin.
Place the pork belly on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the skin is crispy.
Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces.
Carefully add the pork belly pieces to the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes.
Remove the chicharron from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.