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🙉Como hacer Chicharrones de Cerdo en casa🙊Receta de Chicharrón de Puerco🙈roast belly pork

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Chicharrones de Puerco

Cultural Context

Chicharrones de Puerco, or pork cracklings, are a beloved snack in Mexico, often enjoyed with salsas and tortillas. Traditionally made from pork belly, they are deep-fried until crispy, embodying the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. These crunchy bites are not only a popular street food but also a staple at parties and gatherings, showcasing the country's culinary heritage. Today, variations exist worldwide, reflecting local tastes and preferences.

MexicanMXmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
pork belly
water
salt
lime juice
garlic
bay leaves
black pepper
cumin
vegetable oil
onion
cilantro
jalapeño
avocado
tortillas
salsa

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven to 170-180 degrees Celsius.

2

Place the pork belly in the oven for 30 minutes until it starts to render fat.

3

Use a tray underneath to catch the fat that drips from the pork belly.

4

After 30 minutes, remove the pork belly from the oven and prepare for frying.

5

Heat 2 liters of oil in a deep fryer until hot.

6

Once the pork belly has been in the oven, submerge it in the hot oil for frying.

7

Fry the pork belly until it is crispy, about 1 hour and 10 minutes at 70-80 degrees Celsius.

8

Cut the pork belly into pieces about 4 centimeters thick.

9

Let the chicharrón rest before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfrying

Equipment Needed

large potdeep skilletslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Pork CracklingsChicharrones
Local Name: Chicharrones de Puerco

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