Sous Vide Chicharrones (Fried Pork Skins)
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Ingredients for 6
trimmed fresh pork skin
oil for frying
Directions
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Step 1
Set Anova precision cooker to 66˚C (151˚F).
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Step 2
Trim and scrape any fat or meat from the skin that can be easily removed. You will scrape away the remainder after cooking.
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Step 3
Vacuum seal the cleaned pork skin a heat safe bag. It is ok to fold or stack the skin to fit it in the bag. Cook at 66˚C (151˚F) for 24 hours.
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Finishing- Dry & Fry
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Step 0
Remove the cooked skin from the bag and scrape away any remaining fat.
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Step 1
Lay the pieces of skin on a rack and place in an oven at the lowest possible setting (150˚F - 200˚F). Cook in the oven until completely dried and hard (like a chip). Depending on temp, this should take 3-6 hours.
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Step 2
Heat a pot of frying oil to 375˚F. Break the pieces of skin into small pieces and fry until puffed and crisp, about 20 seconds. Season with salt and serve immediately