PAN FRIED PORK CHICHARRONES (CENTRAL AMERICAN STYLE)
Learned this recipe from my uncle who is the king of Q' and chicharrones! Very simple and can easily be turned into a wonderful easy meal. Just add salsa, onions and warm tortillas and you got your self some taquitos de chicharrones. Also makes a great breakfast taco. When choosing the meat, make sure to buy pork meat that has nearly the same meat to fat ratio (50/50). It will usually come cubed or cut up and ready for chicharrones (or it can sometimes be labeled as meat for carnitas). The difference is that carnitas take hours to bake and they are usually shredded afterwards and chicharrones have a higher fat content, take about 30 mins to fry and are not shredded. Be very careful when frying as chicharrones tend to splatter (a splatter screen comes in handy now). Avoid using a fork to handle pork during cooking process as piercing it causes juices (what makes meat tender) to leak out. Use tongs instead.
Provided by Chef Sarita in Aust
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium high.
- In a large bowl: Squeeze lemon juice over pork. Season pork with cumin, pepper and salt to taste. Pour orange juice over pork and toss. Let sit for about 30 minutes.
- Test oil rediness by dropping a small piece of pork into oil. If it sizzles instantly, it is ready.
- Discard marinade and place pork (slowly, one by one) into hot pan with tongs not fork. Cover with foil/lid and fry for about 15 minute Remove foil/lid and let fry for another 5 mins uncovered. Turn pork pieces and fry evenly on other sides (about 5-7 mins more). Finally, with tongs, stir pork around (turning frequently) in the hot pan for about 2 more mins or until you see a nice dark golden caramalized color on pork. Remove from pan with tongs and drain on paper towel. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1475.7, Fat 143.9, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 152, Sodium 132.5, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 44.1
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Ganga Gc
[email protected]I'm going to make these chicharrones again and again. They are so good!
Jane Amanda
[email protected]I love the way these chicharrones taste with a dipping sauce. My favorite is a spicy ranch dressing.
Moses Mwanthi
[email protected]These chicharrones are a great snack or appetizer. They are also perfect for parties.
Bheki Maphosa
[email protected]I've never had chicharrones before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They are so delicious!
Hager Donkor
[email protected]I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. My chicharrones turned out great!
Romario Robinson
[email protected]I made these chicharrones for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Black Security
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my chicharrones turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Abdur Rahman Tawsif
[email protected]These are the best chicharrones I've ever had. They are so crispy and flavorful.
Destiny Anderson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but these chicharrones are so good that I can't resist them.
Sibusiso Mnguni
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!
mdjia rulislam
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.
Aryan Wafadar
[email protected]These pork chicharrones are amazing! They are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The flavor is incredible, with a perfect balance of salt, garlic, and cumin.