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Caramelized Pork Rinds

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Caramelized Pork RindsRomulo Yanes

In this addictive snack food, maple syrup creates an almost candy-like shell.

Cooks' Note

Cooks' note:

Caramelized pork rinds are best when freshly made but will keep in an airtight container 3 days. Recrisp in a 350° oven, then cool.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup dark amber pure maple syrup
1 5-ounce package fried pork rinds with skin (chicharrones)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat syrup in a 4-6-quart heavy pot over medium heat until large bubbles cover bottom, about 2 minutes. Gently stir in pork rinds with a wooden spoon until coated, then cook, stirring constantly, until caramelized, 2-3 minutes.

    Step 2

    Remove from heat. Toss with cayenne and salt. Spread to cool on a rimmed baking sheet.

José Andrés
TagsAmericanSnackGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeEasyEpicurious
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