Pork rinds Recipe

Pork rinds are a crunchy and delicious dish that can be easily prepared at home. The basic recipe consists of cutting the pork fat into small pieces and sautéing them until golden brown and crispy. They can then be served alone or with a variety of sauces and dressings to complement their flavor. In addition, chicharrones can also be used as an ingredient in a wide variety of other dishes, from tacos to soups and stews. With their versatility and irresistible flavor, chicharrones are an excellent choice for your next gathering or event.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 50

Course Acompañamiento, Cenas

Cuisine Colombiana, Venezolana

Servings 6 people

Calories 522 kcal

Ingredients

1 Kg Pancetta or pork skin
1/2 tbsp Salt
3 unit Garlic cloves
3 tbsp Flour

Instructions

Select a bacon or pork skin with plenty of fat and sufficient meat. Leave it out of refrigeration for at least one hour so that the skin is drier.
We proceed to cut into long strips about two centimeters wide.
Now we cut the strips into different shapes. We can cut into squares.
We can also make an unfinished cut to form a kind of accordion, it will be a long crackling sectioned.
Place a pot with water over medium high heat with enough capacity to place all the pieces, add salt and garlic to the preparation. Let it cook.
When foam starts to form, carefully remove it.
Continue cooking until they are dry, stirring every so often so they do not stick together.
When the water dries, the oil will start to come out of the grease.
Remove from the pot to another container.
We add some flour to prevent the oil from splashing when frying.
Place the pork rinds in the same oil in a pot and let them fry for 5 to 7 minutes.
When they are well browned, remove them to a container with absorbent paper to remove some of the oil.
Serve and eat alone or with whatever you like.

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Notes

Nutritional information on pork rinds

It is important to keep in mind that pork rinds are very high in fat and calories, so they should be consumed in moderation. The following is an approximation of the nutritional information of chicharrones per 100 gram serving:

Calories: 522
Total fat: 47 grams
Cholesterol: 84 mg
Sodium: 745 mg
Carbohydrate: 0 grams
Protein: 31 grams

In addition, pork rinds are often high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease if consumed in excess. Therefore, it is important to be mindful of the amount of pork rinds consumed and to balance them with a healthy and balanced diet.

Keyword chicharrón