Name: Cracklins (Deep-Fried Pork Belly) recipe
Ingredients: 2 quarts oil for frying, or as needed;1 pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch squares

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Ingredients

2 quarts oil for frying, or as needed 1 pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch squares

Nutrition Info

488.2 calories carbohydrate: : - cholesterol: 40.8 mg fat: 52.1 g fiber: : - protein: 5.3 g saturatedFat: 13.8 g servingSize: - sodium: 18.1 mg sugar: : - transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Heat about 4 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fry pork belly squares in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Heat about 4 inches of oil in another large saucepan to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
Fry pork belly squares in batches a second time until skin \"pops,\" 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on fresh paper towels.

8 servings

Pork belly fried until crisp. Season with salt or Cajun seasoning immediately after frying so it will stick.