Fried pork skins or rinds, aren't the healthiest thing to eat but once every year or so I have to break down and make some. These white fluffy skins are my favorite.
I simmer the pork skins in water for 45 minutes to one hour to render off the fat...
After cooling a bit, I scrape any leftover fat or meat off of the skin by using a spoon...
Then layer the skins on a rack and dry in the oven overnight (lowest setting or 170F)..... until dry and brittle.
I keep these stored in a baggie but I watch to make sure they are dry and no moisture gets inside of the bag with them.
They are ready to fry!
I set my burner up, out of the wind. The wind has been interesting this month!
The kind of wind that will blow you over if you don't keep rocks in your pockets. :)
I break the skins into pieces to fry. I like to make them fairly large ...
They cook and puff up fast. I fry a few at a time...
Lightly salt and they are ready for snackin'...
I pick out one of the larger ones and sprinkle it with a dry rub. This time I went with Texas Shake...
Assembled several hot sauces for taste testing.
I really like Cholula Chili Lime on these...
Also, my home canned Hatch Chile salsa was pretty tasty...
I made a meal out of this, Washed the chicharrone down with a cold beer and called er good.
These take a little bit of time to prep but are worth it, imo. Better than the store bought ones too. Not as greasy. :)
I haven't had the chance to go camping OR fishing yet this year. Can't believe it! Hopefully I'll get caught up on things around here and will be able to slip off for an evening by the lake. The catfish are calling. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
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We have people who travel to various festivals and cook these in kettles. They are very good and I usually get the barbecue flavor. People would eat them for snacks back when low carb was the big fad so they are a good diet food especially if not too much salt is used.
I like them with a little meat on, like they do around here in Louisiana.
But both ways are good!
Sunnybrook, those sound delicious! I like the BBQ flavored idea. Will try to make some next time. Thanks! Good to see ya. :)
Those meat ones sound good too Linda! I see them at the local grocery store... next time I'm in town, I'll pick some up. Good to see you, hope you all are doing well! :)
Yea, you're back!
Thank you Oneeye! Great to see you!
Hope the world is treatin' you right. Thanks for stopping by. :)
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