Duck Cracklings (chicharrón De Pato)
Duck Cracklings, also known as Chicharrón de Pato, are a popular dish in Puerto Rican Chinese cuisine. These crispy and flavorful duck cracklings make for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 lb duck skin, fat, and meat
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cut the duck skin, fat, and meat into small pieces and place them in the skillet.
- Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the duck pieces.
- Cook the duck pieces in their own fat, stirring occasionally, until they are crispy and golden brown, about 1 hour.
- Remove the duck cracklings from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the duck cracklings hot and crispy.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
Supplies
Large skillet Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the duck cracklings with a side of hot sauce or a tangy dipping sauce.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to cook the duck cracklings low and slow to render the fat and achieve crispy perfection.
Cost
$10