How to prepare a delicious Peruvian recipe for crispy pig

The new recipe of the day, where a new style of meat will allow you to put your culinary skills in a major challenge to surprise your family with cooking. This is the crispy pig, a delicious food that will give you the best nutrients when it comes to recovering energy. You can do it at lunch or dinner, depending on the portion you require.

In that sense, Acomer.pe brings a simple recipe for practitioners, in order to assimilate what the world of cooking will be like. They are for four servings, 20 minutes of prep time and 3 hours of cooking time. It should be clarified that you should do it carefully to avoid burns. If necessary, ask for support.

Do not forget to write down the ingredients, which are few, and the preparation you need to follow in order without burning the meat. Lines below you will have the explanatory video to enjoy it with your family or friends.

INGREDIENTS

- Pork Belly (Without Ribs) - 3 (kilos)

- Agua - 3 (litros)

- Salt - 3 (tbsp)

PREPARATION

For the Crispy Pig:

- On a board place the 3 kilos of pork belly without ribs and make cuts along the skin, turn the piece of pork and cut again to form squares, do the same process on both sides.

- In a bowl with 3 liters of water add 3 tablespoons of salt, dip the bacon and refrigerate for one night.

- Dry the bacon on both sides and add salt to taste.

- In a roasting pan, line with aluminum foil, place and place the bacon well, place in the preheated oven at 220°C for 90 minutes.

- Bathe the pork skin with the same fat that it gives off, bake again at 220°C for another 90 minutes, cut into squares and serve.

EXPLANATORY VIDEO

ADVANTAGES OF CONSUMING PORK

The nutritional composition of pork varies depending on the cut in question. Lean cuts have a low caloric intake, proteins of high biological value and a moderate amount of fat, according to Interporc. Remember that the amount of fat will depend on the area we are consuming. In pork, the part that gives us the least fat is the loin, which besides being delicious, is easily digestible.

As far as micronutrients are concerned, the pig represents a source of minerals such as phosphorus, selenium, sodium, zinc, potassium, copper, iron and magnesium. In addition, it provides vitamins B6, B12, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, which are beneficial for the healthy growth and development of children and adults. This is according to information from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

It should be noted that pork is an important element in maintaining a healthy diet since it is meat rich in nutrients. Remember that the basis of health is to maintain a balanced diet, so we invite you to include this protein in your food to get all its benefits.

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