Cracklings with Smoked Paprika
- 1 pound pork skin, cut into 4 equal pieces
- 1 jalapeno, halved lengthwise
- 1 medium yellow onion, halved
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- Canola oil, for frying
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- In a large saucepan, combine the pork skin, jalapeno, onion, black peppercorns, coriander seeds and garlic.
- Add 4 quarts of water and bring to a simmer.
- Cook over moderate heat until the skin is tender and pliable, about 1 hour.
- Transfer the pork skin to a baking sheet and let cool slightly; discard the cooking liquid.
- Using a sharp knife, cut off any meat and as much fat as possible from the underside of the skin.
- Preheat the oven to 300.
- Arrange the pork skin on a parchment paperlined baking sheet and bake for about 2 1/2 hours, turning halfway through, until deep golden and dry.
- Transfer the pork skin to a wire rack to cool, then break into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat 3 inches of canola oil to 400.
- In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika with the salt.
- Working in batches, fry the cracklings, stirring, until puffed and crisp, about 30 seconds.
- Transfer the cracklings to paper towels and season with the paprika salt.
- Let cool, then serve with any remaining paprika salt
pork skin, yellow onion, whole black peppercorns, coriander seeds, garlic, canola oil, paprika, kosher salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cracklings-smoked-paprika (may not work)