Como hacer chicharrones de puerco en casa

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.

Boil water in a kettle.

Cut pork belly into large pieces and some into small cubes.

Add the boiling water to a large pot.

Add salt and baking soda to the water.

Mix well with a wooden spoon.

Add the pork pieces to the boiling water gradually.

Let the pork boil for at least 1.5 to 2 hours until the fat renders out.

Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.

Once the water has mostly evaporated, the pork will start frying in its own fat.

Continue frying until the pork turns a golden brown color, adjusting cooking time for desired crispiness.

Remove the chicharrones and place them on paper towels to drain excess fat.

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