Chicharrones/Cracklings

40 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Put the pork belly in the pot.
  2. 2Add one whole onion cut in half.
  3. 3Add one tablespoon of garlic powder.
  4. 4Add one tablespoon of salt.
  5. 5Add one tablespoon of pepper.
  6. 6Add enough water to cover everything.
  7. 7Boil until the pork is the same color as the street.
  8. 8Cook it like this for 40 minutes.
  9. 9Dry the pork with paper towels.
  10. 10Poke holes in the fat with a fork.
  11. 11Toss the pork in the fridge until it cools down.
  12. 12Add oil to a pot.
  13. 13Fry the pork once for 15 minutes.
  14. 14Turn up the heat and fry again until the pork is golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 3 pieces belly of pork
  • 1 whole onion
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 bottle water
  • 2 cups vegetable oil

Equipment

pottongsforkpaper towelsknife