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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Fatty pork is an fried dish that is incredibly delicious and has many uses, from using the fat to fry fish and chicken, to using fatty pork to stew with meat. So do you know how to make it crispy and golden so that it lasts longer? Let’s get cooking to check out the recipe and make this dish together!
Ingredients for Fatty Pork Serves 4
Pork fat 500 gr Lime 1/2 fruit MSG 1/3 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon
Tools needed
How to choose fresh and delicious pork fat
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Choose fat that is opaque white, has good elasticity, shows no signs of being greasy or yellowing, and has no unusual foul smell.
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You should choose the pork neck fat so that when rendered, the fat will turn golden and crispy, and the fat will also be richer and more fragrant.
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To buy the best quality fat while ensuring hygiene and safety, you should buy from reputable stores, food stalls, supermarkets, or large markets with inspection stamps.
How to Make Fried Pork Fat
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Prepare and Marinate the Fat
After purchasing the pork fat, wash it thoroughly with water several times and let it drain.
Next, use a knife to cut the fat into small pieces.
Place the cut fat into a bowl and marinate with 1 spoon of salt, 1/3 spoon of seasoning powder, squeeze in the juice of 1/2 a lemon, then mix well and marinate for about 10 minutes to absorb the spices.
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Fry the Fat
Place a pan on the stove, turn the heat to medium, add the fat, stir continuously, and fry for 10 – 15 minutes until the fat turns golden brown and a considerable amount of fat has rendered, then turn off the heat and remove the fried fat, placing it on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
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Completion
You place a piece of paper towel at the bottom of the jar, then add the fried pork fat and cover the jar with a lid.
Let the fat cool, then pour it into a bottle. After that, you can use this fat to fry fish or chicken, etc.
Tip:
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You should wait for the fried pork fat to cool completely before putting it in the jar.
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To keep the fried pork fat crispy and not moist, you should place paper towel at the bottom of the jar.
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Final Product
The fried pork fat has a beautiful golden color, is crispy, has a slight fattiness of the pork fat, and a salty taste from the salt. This dish will also be a snack worth enjoying.
How to succeed
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You should add a little lemon juice to help the fat become golden and crispier.
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When frying the pork fat, you should keep the heat at a medium level to prevent burning or causing strong popping noises.
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At the same time, you should only fry for 10 – 15 minutes to ensure the pork fat is cooked just right while still maintaining its crispiness.
- Do not fry for too long as it can cause the pork fat to shrink and taste less delicious.
How to store
- How to store dry pork fat: After cooling, place the pork fat in a jar/container lined with a layer of paper towel at the bottom, then cover it and store it at room temperature. With this method, after 3 – 5 days, the pork fat will still maintain its crispiness and deliciousness.
- How to store rendered fat: Let the rendered fat cool, then pour it into a bottle, cover it, and store it at room temperature or in the refrigerator refrigerator.
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* Refer to the images and recipe from the YouTube channel: Ghiền nấu ăn
