Best Stop Cracklin

3 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • Oil, such as canola oil, hog lard or vegetable oil, for frying
  • 15 pounds pork belly, cut into 1-inch squares
  • Cajun seasoning, such as Best Stop Cajun Seasoning, for sprinkling

Directions

  1. 1
    Fill a cast-iron pot halfway with oil and heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F.
  2. 2
    Add the pork belly to the oil and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and the skins begin to float, crack and pop, about 1 hour.
  3. 3
    Drain on a sheet tray lined with paper towel and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Again, heat the oil to 350 degrees F and fry a second time, stirring occasionally, until the cracklings are crisp and golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. 5
    Drain on a sheet tray lined with paper towel.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle liberally with Cajun seasoning.
  7. 7
    Allow to cool slightly and serve.

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