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Chicharrones Recipe

Published: June 17, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: About 45 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 5 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Medium Category: Appetizer Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork belly, cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F
  2. Season pork belly with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, cumin, oregano, and thyme
  3. Place pork belly on a wire rack over a baking sheet
  4. Bake for 45 minutes until crispy
  5. Remove from oven and let cool
  6. Cut into bite-sized pieces
  7. Toss with lime juice and hot sauce
  8. Serve immediately

Special Notes

These chicharrones are a crispy, flavorful Mexican snack that's perfect for parties. The combination of spices and pork belly creates a rich, satisfying flavor. The key is cooking the pork belly long enough to become crispy without burning. You can customize this recipe by using different spices or adding different sauces. These chicharrones are perfect for game day, parties, or any time you want a spicy, crunchy snack.

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