How to Make CHICHARRONES at Home, so CRUNCHY, so EASY and So SIMPLE | Crispy Pork Belly

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken skin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken skin is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Boil the pork belly for 20 minutes to render the fat.

Remove impurities and continue cooking at 200°F (medium-low heat) for 1 hour or until tender.

Heat lard to 400°F (medium-high heat) for frying.

Cut pork belly into pieces, ensuring they have skin for crispiness.

Fry the pork belly pieces for 5 minutes or until the skin bubbles and is golden.

Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

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