Pork lovers unite Chicharonnes!

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

Cut the pork belly down the middle to make it skinnier.

Boil water and add better than Bouya smoky chipotle, black pepper, bay leaves, garlic, onion, sasson, and sea salt.

Once boiling, add the pork belly and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove the pork belly and dry on paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Prepare avocado spread by blending 4 avocados, 2 limes, smoky jalapeno seasoning, onion powder, roasted garlic powder, and sea salt until smooth.

Refrigerate the avocado spread to marinate.

Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for the first fry of the pork belly, adding 3 or 4 pieces at a time.

Fry until the pork belly is browned and crunchy, then remove from oil.

Increase oil temperature to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and return the already fried pork belly for a second fry until crunchy.

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