Chicharrón
Chicharrón is a dish generally consisting of fried pork belly or fried pork rinds. It's a popular snack in many countries.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Water - Enough to cover the pork belly
- Salt - 1 tablespoon
- Pork belly - 1 kg
Let's Get Started
- Cut the pork belly into large chunks.
- Place the pork belly in a large pot and cover with water.
- Add the salt to the pot.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- Remove the pork from the pot and let it cool.
- Once the pork is cool, cut it into smaller pieces.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork pieces to the pan and fry until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the chicharrón from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the chicharrón as a snack or as part of a meal.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 560
- Fat: 37g
- Carbs: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Sugar: 0g