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Colombian-Style Fried Pork Belly Recipe (Chicharrón Colombiano)

Erica Dinho
5 from 54 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1175 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 pounds pork belly with meat washed and cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 1175kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 21gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 44gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 56gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicharron, how to make chicharron
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