Chicharrón
Fried Pork Belly / Pork Rinds
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Venezuelan dishes.
What it is
Crispy, savory fried pork belly or pork rinds, a popular snack or side dish across Venezuela. It's simply pork belly slowly rendered and fried until golden and crunchy.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salt.
Optional tweaks
None needed for the chicharrón itself. Ensure *no yuca frita* or other starchy sides are served alongside it.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Quiero el Chicharrón, por favor, pero sin yuca frita ni otros acompañamientos con almidón.
I'd like the Chicharrón, please, but with no yuca frita or other starchy sides.
Watch out for
Usually served with high-carb yuca frita. Some seasoning blends might contain sugar, but less common for traditional chicharrón. Be cautious of dipping sauces which may be sweetened.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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