Fried Pork Chicharrones
Learn how to prepare delicious fried pork chicharrones, so crispy and delightful you'll relish every bite.
Servings: 5
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of meaty pork chicharron.
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
- ¼ teaspoon of baking soda.
- ½ teaspoon of salt.
- 2 cups of water.
Instructions
- Divide the chicharron into desired portions and then form the "teeth" or cuts, making them about ½ inch wide with a knife.
- Rub the chicharron strips with baking powder and baking soda.
- In a pot, add water and salt. Cook on medium heat until the water evaporates. Then increase the heat and allow the chicharrones to fry in their fat until golden on all sides, approximately 15 minutes.
- Once fried to perfection, place the chicharrones on kitchen paper to absorb excess fat.
- Serve with your favorite side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg