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Extra Crispy Dominican Style Pork Cracklings Recipe (Chicharrones)

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs of pork belly fat
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 limes

Method
 

  1. Set stove to medium-high heat. Add 1-2 cups water to pot.
  2. Boil the pork and let it release its own fat.
  3. Cover pot with aluminum foil to help meat get crunchy.
  4. Once fat renders, the pork fries in its own fat.
  5. Stir every few minutes to prevent sticking.
  6. When golden brown, add lime juice.
  7. When skin is nice and crunchy, they're done. Serve with tostones.