Best Stop Cracklin Recipe
Recipe courtesy of Best Stop Supermarket
Level: Intermediate
Yield: About 7 pounds
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 84 servings
- Calories: 531
- Total Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
- Sodium: 26 mg
Time
Total: 2 hr 25 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 1 hr 25 min
Ingredients
- Oil, such as canola oil, hog lard or vegetable oil, for frying
- 15 pounds pork belly, cut into 1-inch squares
- Cajun seasoning, such as Best Stop Cajun Seasoning, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Fill a cast-iron pot halfway with oil and heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F.
- Add the pork belly to the oil and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and the skins begin to float, crack and pop, about 1 hour. Drain on a sheet tray lined with paper towel and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
- Again, heat the oil to 350 degrees F and fry a second time, stirring occasionally, until the cracklings are crisp and golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain on a sheet tray lined with paper towel. Sprinkle liberally with Cajun seasoning.
- Allow to cool slightly and serve.
This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.
Recipe courtesy of Best Stop Supermarket, Scott, LA
