COLOMBIAN CHICHARRÓN | How To Make Fried Pork Belly | SyS

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

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

Rub the pork belly skin and meat with baking soda and let it rest in the fridge for about 1 hour.

(Optional) Rinse the pork belly and pat it dry.

Cut the pork belly into portions, depending on how much you want to serve.

Make cuts through the meat but stop before going through the fat and skin.

In a shallow pan, add enough water to cover the pork belly and season with a little salt.

Place the pork belly pieces in the pan, cover, and bring to a boil on high heat.

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 1.5 hours, flipping halfway through.

After the water evaporates, turn the heat to medium and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown, being careful of splattering grease.

Remove the pork belly from the pan and let it drain on paper towels before serving.

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