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Chicharron de Cadiz

Chicharron de Cadiz

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If you are a meat lover, this recipe is for you.
4.92 from 69 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Christmas dish
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/3 kg bacon
  • 2 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder or 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 tbsp salt
  • olive oil extra virgin

Instructions
 

  • Turn on the oven to 200° F/ 93° C.
  • Rinse the pork belly/bacon piece under the tap and while it's still damp, rub the paprika over its surface with your hands, making sure to to get it everywhere.
  • Then sprinkle it on all sides with salt, oregano and garlic powder (you can use fresh garlic but you have to be careful that it doesn't burn while cooking).
  • Place the pork belly on a try lined with baking paper or aluminum foil.
  • Drizzle some olive oil in top and place it in the oven to bake for 1 hour.
  • After the allotted time take it out of the oven and leave to cool then chill it in the fridge until it's time to serve.
  • Slice it very thinly and arrange it on a platter. sprinkle with some salt and if you like also some olive oil and lemon juice for extra flavor.

Enjoy!

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