Chicharon, chicharrones, pork crackling, 1 easy step by step procedure

pork skin

🥗Healthier: chicken skin

💰Cheaper: pork belly

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

Clean pork skin thoroughly and remove any hair.

Boil pork skin in water with salt, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns until tender, about 1-2 hours.

Drain and let the pork skin cool completely.

Rub vinegar over the skin and season with salt.

Place the skin on a wire rack to dry for several hours or overnight.

Heat oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the dried pork skin in hot oil until it puffs and turns golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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