Cracklin’ Pigskins
Crispy roasted pork cracklins with crunchy texture and rich savory flavor.
Equipment
- Kitchen shears
- Large sheet pan
- Paper towels
- Sharp knife
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds hog skin
- 1/3 cup kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Use a sharp knife to scrape excess fat from the pork skin.
- Cut the pork skin into 1-inch pieces using kitchen shears.
- Place the skin pieces onto a wire rack set over a large sheet pan.
- Sprinkle evenly with kosher salt.
- Roast in the oven for about 3 1/2 hours until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the cracklins from the oven.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat.
- Serve warm or cooled with barbecue rub or barbecue sauce if desired.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Cutting the pork skin into evenly sized pieces helps the cracklins cook and crisp more evenly.Serve Tip
Serve these cracklins with barbecue sauce, spicy seasoning, pickles, or cold drinks.Variations
Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, or barbecue rub for extra flavor.Wine Advice
A fruity Zinfandel pairs surprisingly well with the rich savory crunch of crispy pork cracklins.Nutrition values
Calories: 310 kcal | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Sodium: 980 mg