Locrio de Chicharrón // Rice and Pork Cracklings.

chicharrón

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Grilled chicken is leaner, while pork belly is less expensive than chicharrón.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato and cook until it breaks down, about 2-3 minutes.

Add chicharrón and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add bay leaves, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add rice and mix well; ensure rice is evenly coated with the mixture.

Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in peas and carrots.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.

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