Pork Cracklins

Crispy pork skin fried until puffy and seasoned with Cajun spice.

Ingredients

• 2.00 lb pork skin with some fat
• 1.00 tbsp salt
• cayenne and garlic powder for seasoning

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut pork skin into 1 to 2 inch pieces.

2. 2

   Boil in salted water 1 hour until soft.

3. 3

   Drain and spread on a rack.

4. 4

   Refrigerate overnight until completely dry.

5. 5

   Heat oven to 250°F and cook 1 hour to render more fat.

6. 6

   Remove and let cool.

7. 7

   Heat vegetable oil to 400°F.

8. 8

   Fry dried pork pieces in small batches — they will puff and expand.

9. 9

   Fry 30-60 seconds until puffed and golden.

10. 10

    Drain immediately.

11. 11

    Season with cayenne and garlic powder.

12. 12

    Serve warm.

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