PORK CHICHARON - Filipino Chicharon (Fried Pork Rinds)Recipe #pinoyfood #chicharon #pinoyulam #pork

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken skin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken skin is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt can enhance flavor with less sodium.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer until hot.

Add pieces of pork skin to the hot oil.

Fry the pork skin until it becomes crispy and pops, stirring occasionally.

Remove the first batch of pork skin once crispy and drain on paper towels.

Add the second batch of pork skin to the hot oil and repeat the frying process until crispy.

Remove the second batch and drain on paper towels as well.

Show the finished product of crispy pork chicharon and taste it to confirm its crunchiness.

Cooking Techniques

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