Chicharrón Colombiano

Chicharrón Colombiano

Chicharrón Colombiano

Is there a greater gift to man than the belly of swine? The answer is no. No there isn’t. It is so great that we make the decision to fry this gift in it’s own rendered fat while naked, bathing in it’s crackling bukkake of lipidation. Oh yesss! Pinch that pork nipple.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Colombian
Keyword: Colombian, Latin American, main course, Pork
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 1 lb skin on pork belly
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • water enough to cover

Instructions

  • Cut 1” cuts crosswise into the meat of a piece of pork belly, but not into the skin. Rub with baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    Colombian, main course, pork
  • Add the pork belly to a large sauté pan. Add enough water to cover the belly. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook until all of the water has evaporated.
  • Cook the pork belly for 15-20 minutes depending on thickness. Flip the pork belly every couple of minutes to get even browning. The pork will render out plenty of fat, so no oil or lard required.
Colombian, main course, pork
Serve the chicharron with beans, fried plantains, avocado, and pickled red onions.
Colombian, main course, pork, beef
Or serve the chicharron as part of a bandeja paisa platter with chorizo, powdered beef, rice, fried egg, beans, avocado, and cheese arepa.