Homemade Pork Chicharon

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken skin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken skin is lower in fat, while pork shoulder can be more economical.

Prepare the pork skin by cutting it into small pieces.

Place the pork skin in a pot and add a little water to prevent sticking.

Add almost 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well.

Continue to stir the pork skin to ensure it cooks evenly and does not stick together.

Add 1.5 heads of garlic for flavor while stirring.

Cook for about 45 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning.

After 2 hours of stirring, check the texture; it should be firm and not sticking together.

Once the pork skin is firm, remove it from the pot and let it cool.

Deep fry the cooled pork skin in fresh cooking oil until crispy.

Check the oil temperature by placing a wooden spoon in it; it should bubble when ready.

Fry the pork skin until it becomes crispy and golden brown.

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