Chicharrones Recipe
With this chicharrones recipe, you'll have crispy, flavorful, golden brown pork rinds in no time. Multiple cooking methods are included!
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Calories: 2354kcal
Servings: 5
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 5 lbs skin-on pork belly
- 2 tbs salt
- ¼ cup cuban mojo
- 1 tbs baking soda
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Slice the pork belly into 1 ½ inch strips, then make 1-inch crosswise cuts on the skin side without cutting through the skin.
- Rinse the pork strips, drain, and mix with mojo and salt. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place the pork strips skin-side up on a baking rack inside a baking sheet.
- Mix lime juice and baking soda, then brush over the pork skin to help it crisp.
- Bake for 90 minutes, then broil until the skin crackles. Keep a close eye to prevent burning. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 2354kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 240g | Saturated Fat: 88g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Monounsaturated Fat: 112g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 3593mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg