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Chicharrones de Cerdo

Cultural Context

Chicharrones de Cerdo are a beloved dish in El Salvador, often enjoyed as a snack or part of a festive meal. Traditionally made from pork belly, they embody the country's culinary heritage, showcasing the use of simple yet flavorful ingredients. These crispy cracklings are often served with fresh vegetables and tortillas, making them a staple in Salvadoran households. Today, they are popular not only in Central America but also in various Latin American cuisines, each with its own twist.

SalvadoranSVmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
pork belly
1 liter of water
salt
1 onion
7-8 cloves of garlic
pepper
cumin
fresh mint (hierba buena)
oil for frying
potatoes (papitas andinas)
corn (maíz)
sweet potatoes (camotitos)

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more economical.

1

Wash the pork belly.

2

Cut the pork belly into small pieces.

3

In a pot, add about 1 liter of water and salt.

4

Add the cut pork belly to the pot with water.

5

Add half an onion, cut in two, and 7-8 cloves of garlic to the pot.

6

Add some sprigs of fresh mint, half a teaspoon of pepper, and cumin to the pot.

7

Season with salt to taste, but not too salty.

8

Bring the pot to a boil and let it simmer for about 45 minutes.

9

In a separate pot, prepare to steam the potatoes with about 1 liter of water.

10

Place a colander in the pot and add the potatoes to steam them.

11

Once the pork is ready, remove it from the pot to prepare for frying.

12

In a frying pan, heat about 1 liter of oil.

13

Start frying the pork pieces until they are golden brown.

14

Leave the frying pan slightly open with a ladle to let out steam while frying.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingboilingfrying

Equipment Needed

potfrying pancolander

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pork CracklingsChicharrones

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