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How to Make Panamanian-Style Chicharrón

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Chicharrón (Original version)
Traditional Pork Cracklings (Version with 3 ingredients and 7 steps)
Version in Spanish

Chicharrón

Crispy and flavorful chicharrón. This recipe will guide you to make a delicious pork skin chicharrón cooked in its own fat.

Panama's Chicharrón is a traditional culinary delight from the region, with roots in the country's popular and countryside cuisine. Prepared with care and dedication, this crispy dish delights those who try it, becoming a true gastronomic treasure of Panama.

I invite you to prepare this exquisite recipe together. Ready to enjoy it with family?

Chicharrón

1 hour

fried

2 Servings

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Ingredients

250 grams of Pork skin

Baking soda

Water

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare the pork skin, cut it into rectangular pieces and make lateral and longitudinal cuts.

Step 2 : Then, place the pieces in a deep bowl and sprinkle with baking soda.

Step 3 : Next, cover with water and soak for one hour.

Step 4 : After this time, remove the pieces from the water and dry them with absorbent paper.

Step 5 : Subsequently, fry them in a skillet without oil, so they cook in their own fat.

Step 6 : Finally, the pork skin pieces are ready to be served.

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Traditional Pork Cracklings

Enjoy a warm, crispy, and flavorful pork crackling with this Panamanian recipe. You only need 3 ingredients and simple instructions.

Appetizers

1 hour

fried

4 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds of Pork skin strips with meat

1 pinch of Salt

1 tablespoon of Baking soda

Preparation

Step 1 : Wash the pork thoroughly in plenty of water and cut the strips into 8 cm by 4 cm rectangles.

Step 2 : Then, make vertical and horizontal cuts on the meat side without reaching the skin.

Step 3 : Add the baking soda to the skin side and refrigerate for one hour, then rinse with plenty of water.

Step 4 : Add salt to the strips and boil them in a pot, covering them with water and turning them occasionally to cook both sides.

Step 5 : It is important to reduce the heat once the water has evaporated.

Step 6 : Then, fry the strips in their own fat until they are golden and crispy.

Step 7 : Finally, cut to your liking and serve hot.