Pork Skin Chips
Description
To make pork rind chips, you need fresh skin, and preferably skin that is not tough. Before cooking, it must be prepared. You need to remove all fat from the skin completely; it should be clean, otherwise the fat will render out. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making pork rind chips.
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Step 2
Cut the pork skin into pieces about 3 by 3 centimeters. Arrange on a baking sheet with the layer of fat facing up.
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Step 3
Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with paprika.
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Step 4
Place in the oven and dry the pieces for one hour at 150 degrees. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the pieces onto a paper towel. Leave at room temperature for 24 hours. The skins should become dry and very hard. This means you can make chips.
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Step 5
Pour vegetable oil into a small skillet with high sides and heat it. Add the prepared skins in small batches and fry for less than a minute. The chips are ready when the pieces have puffed up and become twice as large.
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Step 6
Place the ready chips on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Cool completely.
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Step 7
Transfer to a plate. If needed, salt and pepper.
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Step 8
Serve immediately or slightly chilled.