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Chicharon

Homemade Chicharon becomes airy and crackly after drying and a brief hot fry.

1 hour 30 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Chicharon

  • Pork rind, cut into 2-inch squares
  • Salt
  • Pepper

How to cook Chicharon

  1. 1.Season pork rind with salt and pepper, then arrange pieces in a single layer on a wire rack.
  2. 2.Fan-bake at 170°C for 1 hour until dried.
  3. 3.Cool completely, then refrigerate overnight.
  4. 4.Deep-fry in very hot oil for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until puffed and crisp.
  5. 5.Drain well and serve with vinegar dip.
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