Do it Yourself Pork Rinds that IMPRESS!!

Obtain pork skin with all fat removed from Asian or Mexican markets, or use pork belly with skin on.

Use sharp kitchen shears to cut along the skin of the pork belly, removing the skin carefully.

Cut the pork skin into smaller bite-sized pieces using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, varying the sizes.

In a large pot of water, add a few teaspoons of salt and the pork skins.

Boil the pork skins for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to help break down collagen and melt off fat.

Strain the water from the pork skins and allow them to cool enough to handle.

Scrape off any remaining fat from the boiled pork skins using a knife, being careful not to remove all the fat as some can add flavor.

Spread the pork skins on a parchment or foil lined baking tray and season with salt and other desired seasonings.

Bake the pork skins in a 200 degree oven for four hours to dry them out and melt off more fat.

Store the dried pork skins in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to fry.

When ready to fry, heat avocado oil to 350 degrees in a deep pot.

Carefully drop some of the dried pork skins into the hot oil and stir to prevent sticking.

Fry the pork skins for around 2 to 3 minutes until they pop like popcorn, ensuring they are cooked through.

Season the fried pork rinds again if needed before serving.

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