Chicharrón de Cerdo - Fried Pork with Boiled Potatoes

A beloved staple from the heart of Bolivia, this Chicharrón de Cerdo boasts a delightful crunch, prepared in the distinct "Estilo Paceño" or La Paz style. The combination of tender, crispy-fried pork served with boiled potatoes, hominy, and a robust ají-green onion sauce makes for a flavorful feast.

Ingredients

🐖 1.5 kg cubed pork with skin and fat, Smithfield
🧄 1 tablespoon garlic powder, McCormick
🧂 1 tablespoon salt for pork, 1/4 teaspoon for ají sauce, Morton
🍋 1/2 lime
🌶️ 2-3 tablespoons ají powder, Goya
🧅 1/2 cup chopped green onions
💧 1/4 - 1/2 cup water for ají sauce, additional for boiling potatoes and hominy
🥔 6 small to medium red-skinned potatoes
🌽 3 cups large white hominy kernels, Goya
🛢️ Enough cooking oil for deep frying pork

Instructions

1- Prep Side Dishes:

• Place potatoes in a large pot filled with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender.
• Simultaneously, place hominy in another large pot with water, bring to boil, and cook until tender.

2- Season the Pork:

• Cut the pork into medium-sized cubes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine pork, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Mix well.
• Squeeze juice from half a lime over the pork and mix again. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

3- Prepare Ají Sauce:

• Chop green onions finely.
• In a small bowl, mix ají powder and water until smooth.
• Add chopped green onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine.

4- Fry the Pork:

• Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Carefully add marinated pork. Fry, turning occasionally until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove pork with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil.

5- Serve:

• Arrange fried pork, boiled potatoes, and hominy on a serving plate.
• Accompany with ají sauce on the side.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 450
Protein: 35g
Fats: 30g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Equipment:

• Mixing Bowls
• Spoons and a slotted spoon, OXO Good Grips
• Metal pots for boiling and frying
• Cutting Board, Ikea
• Serving Plate, white ceramic with floral design, Lenox

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure pork is marinated well for tenderness.
• Use enough oil to achieve a crispy texture.
• Turn pork frequently for even cooking.

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Chicharrón de Cerdo

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