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Bacon Chicharrón Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Bacon Chicharrón Sandwich is a delicious fusion of crispy bacon and chicharrón, popular in American and Latin American cuisine. It celebrates the rich flavors and textures of fried pork, often enjoyed as a hearty snack or meal. This sandwich reflects the creativity of street food culture, with variations found in many regions, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork belly
2 jalapenos, sliced
1 cup blackberries
1 cup raspberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 oz robiola bosina cheese
1/2 cup mayo
4 slices challah bread
4 oz Swiss cheese
1 lb turkey
4 oz salami
2 tablespoons Tapatio hot sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 cups fries

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

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

chicharrón

🥗Healthier: baked vegetable chips

💰Cheaper: crispy fried tofu

Baked vegetable chips provide crunch with fewer calories.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumber

Mashed peas offer creaminess with fewer calories.

1

Slice jalapenos to make a marmalade with blackberries and raspberries.

2

Add about a third of a cup of sugar and some salt to the fruit mixture and let it cook down.

3

Prepare pork belly by making small cuts in it and placing it on the grill without oil.

4

Cook the pork belly until the fat renders and it becomes crispy.

5

Spread mayo on the bread and layer with melted Swiss cheese, turkey, and fried salami.

6

Top the sandwich with fries and drizzle with Tapatio hot sauce and maple syrup.

Cooking Techniques

fryingtoasting

Equipment Needed

skilletpaper towelsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Chicharrón SandwichBacon Crackling Sandwich

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