Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsLeña y Carbón Bar & LoungePan Con Chicharrón Recipe

Pan Con Chicharrón Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Sandwich w/ fried pork & marinated onions w/ fried sweet potatoe.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Season the pork belly with salt, black pepper, cumin, minced garlic, and the juice of half a lime. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Fry the Pork

    Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated pork belly and fry until golden brown and crispy. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Pickle the Onions

    Slice the red onion thinly and place it in a bowl. Pour the vinegar over the onions, add a pinch of salt, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Fry the Sweet Potatoes

    Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into thin slices. In the same oil used for the pork, fry the sweet potato slices until they are crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Slice the bread rolls in half. Layer the fried pork belly, pickled onions, and fried sweet potato slices inside the rolls. Squeeze some lime juice on top before closing the sandwich.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the sandwiches warm with additional lime wedges on the side.

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