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20-SEP-2009 Walter O. Koenig

21

Chicharrón

"Pork rind (known as pork scratchings in the United Kingdom (as a snack) or "crackling" as part of a meal, and pork crackle in Australia and New Zealand) is the fried skin (rind) of a pig.
Salted and fried until crispy, this may be either eaten warm with a meal, or served at room temperature as a snack. Frying melts (renders) most of the fat from the pork rind." - Wikipedia

We get these fresh from a Mexican Supermarket and eat them as is or with lime and chili. They can also be put in soups.
They are also delicious in salsa verde (tomatillo sauce with chili) with fried eggs.

To see images of others participating in the August 2009 "Food & Restaurants" challenge: Click here
My take on the challenge is 30 foods I like to eat.

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María Cano22-Sep-2009 17:05
.. and now, the Spanish opinion .. Chicharrón, cortezas .. so deliciuuuuusss !! .. jeje -V-
Guest 22-Sep-2009 15:32
It used to be a staple food here, now almost only served in sugar shacks. It is called "oreille de christ" meaning "christ's ear" ... don't really know why!
Fay Stout22-Sep-2009 14:24
Can't eat just one! Some are made with lots of hot spice... burns lips and tongue...
Maaike Huizer22-Sep-2009 12:55
HaHa, i love all the different reactions on this one. Actually I like them from time to time.
Yvonne22-Sep-2009 09:01
Oh yuck.... everyone but me loves these at our house.
carol j. phipps22-Sep-2009 03:51
Excellent presentation and information!
John Lamb22-Sep-2009 03:10
Never tried or seen these here Walter.
There are a lot of wild pigs in NZ. Introduced by sailors a few centuries ago, notably Captain Cook. Colloquially still called 'Captain Cookers'
Mieke WA Minkjan22-Sep-2009 01:27
nice capture of something I remember when I was a child in the fifities of the last century
Cindi Smith22-Sep-2009 01:11
I'll eat one every now and then but not something I care to eat much. Now, give me a bag of Cheetos! LOL! Great presentation on this, Walter!
Mairéad21-Sep-2009 21:25
I'll pass on this too.
Doug Cruden21-Sep-2009 20:54
Haaa! Pork scratchings! You've managed to find one of only three things I won't eat! A bizarre snack for beer o'clock if ever there was one - Bernard's got it in one, here in the UK they're used to get you thirsty, so you by more beer. They taste awful (IMHO) - I'll pass and have some chilli nuts instead :o)
Stephanie21-Sep-2009 19:27
Nice image Walter, but..... not for me. Great DOF!
Linda Willets21-Sep-2009 18:37
Haven't had any of these for years.
Bernard Davis21-Sep-2009 18:37
Pork scratchings is a popular pub snack here in the UK. Helps to make you thirsty and keep you drinking.
Nice catch.
Ilana gil21-Sep-2009 18:00
Don't know this but it looks very interesting! nice DOF.
borisalex21-Sep-2009 17:48
So juicy, needs some Tequilla, I guess!
laine21-Sep-2009 17:46
Did I tell you I'm watching my cholesterol levels...they're rising as we speak & I never touched a bite !! :O
J. Scott Coile21-Sep-2009 17:02
I have never developed a taste for them. Well served Walter.
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