Honduran Chicharones or pork crackling

Step 1

Pat the pork belly dry

Step 2

Mix together the baking soda and salt and rub it on the pork skin

Step 3

Let it sit uncovered in the refrigerator for a couple hours

Step 4

Rinse off the salt and baking soda and cut the pork belly into small pieces about 1/3" leaving the skin attached to the belly.

Step 5

Put the pork belly in a skillet or wok and cover with water. Let the pork belly braise for a hour or two until the water evaporates and you only have fat left in the pan, Make sure to do this slowly over a low heat.

Step 6

Once the pork fat has rendered, turn up the heat to high and fry until crispy and golden.

Step 7

Drain excess fat on a paper towel and salt to taste

Step 8

Enjoy with a squeeze of lime.

Step 9

Heaven!