Pork Cracklings Recipe
House-made cracklings served with apple butter.
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Ingredients
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Pork Cracklings
Apple Butter
Method
Pork Cracklings
- 1
Prepare the Pork Skin
Begin by removing any remaining fat from the pork skin. Rinse the skin under cold water and pat it dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Cut the Pork Skin
Cut the pork skin into small strips or squares, about 2 inches in size. This will ensure they fry evenly.
- 3
Season the Pork Skin
In a bowl, toss the cut pork skin with salt until evenly coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or a heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 5
Fry the Pork Skin
Carefully add the pork skin pieces into the hot oil in small batches. Fry them until they puff up and turn golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- 6
Drain and Cool
Using a slotted spoon, remove the cracklings from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Let them cool before serving.
Apple Butter
- 7
Cook the Apples
In a large pot, combine the chopped apples and a splash of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and mushy, about 15-20 minutes.
- 8
Blend the Mixture
Once the apples are soft, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
- 9
- 10
Simmer the Apple Butter
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool. Serve the apple butter alongside the pork cracklings.