3poundspork belly with meatwashed and cut into pieces
1teaspoonof baking powder
¼teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonsalt
2cupswater
Instructions
Place the pork belly pieces, skin side down on a work surface and then make 1 ½ inch crosswise cuts on each piece, being careful not to cut through the skin.
Rub the pork belly strips with baking powder and baking soda and place in a medium saucepan. Add the water and salt. Cook over medium-low heat until the water evaporates stirring often.
When all the water is evaporated increase the heat to medium and cook the chicharrones for about 15 to 25 minutes or until they are golden and crispy.
Notes
What kind meat is use to make chicharrón: Pork belly with skin and a lot of meat.
I cook the chicharrón fot this recipe using the water method and fry the pork belly in its own fat.
I rub the pork belly with a mixture of baking soda and baking powder to make the chicharrón very crispy.