Baked Chicharrones

Baked Chicharrones is a delectable Mexican dish featuring crispy, flavorful pork rinds topped with a blend of spices and cheese, perfect for a satisfying Keto-friendly meal. This easy-to-make dish captures the authentic taste of Mexico while keeping your carb intake low.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 300 grams
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Shredded cheddar cheese - 100 grams
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime wedges - 2 for serving

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Cut the pork belly into 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm pieces, ensuring that you include the skin to make the chicharrones.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin.
4. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork belly pieces.
5. Place the pork belly pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are not touching.
6. Drizzle olive oil over the pork belly pieces.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the hot chicharrones.
9. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with lime wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 95 mg
• Total Fat: 38 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for Keto and low-carb diets.

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