Cracklins (Deep-Fried Pork Belly)

1. Heat about 4 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Fry pork belly squares in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

3. Heat about 4 inches of oil in another large saucepan to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).

4. Fry pork belly squares in batches a second time until skin "pops," 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on fresh paper towels.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Total fats	240.4534 g
Protein	42.3662 g
Energy	2349.648 kCal
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:3 undifferentiated	2.1773 g
Water	166.6526 g
Calcium, Ca	22.68 mg
Niacin	21.0788 mg
Vitamin A, RAE	13.608 g
Riboflavin	1.0977 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 20:1	1.9505 g
Sodium, Na	145.152 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:1 undifferentiated	6.804 g
Total lipid (fat)	240.4534 g
Manganese, Mn	0.0272 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:0	54.0691 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 10:0	0.1814 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:0	29.4386 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 20:4 undifferentiated	0.635 g
Vitamin B-6	0.5897 mg
Selenium, Se	36.288 g
Ash	2.2226 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:1 undifferentiated	103.2847 g
Pantothenic acid	1.1612 mg
Copper, Cu	0.2359 mg
Thiamin	1.7963 mg
Retinol	13.608 g
Iron, Fe	2.3587 mg
Phosphorus, P	489.888 mg
Folate, total	4.536 g
Tocopherol, gamma	0.3629 mg
Cholesterol	326.592 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:2 undifferentiated	22.8161 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 14:0	3.1752 g
Zinc, Zn	4.6267 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 12:0	0.2722 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	25.6284 g
Tocotrienol, alpha	0.0907 mg
Vitamin A, IU	45.36 IU
Folate, DFE	4.536 g
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	1.3608 mg
Vitamin B-12	3.8102 g
Fatty acids, total saturated	87.6809 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	112.0392 g
Folate, food	4.536 g
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	1.769 mg
Magnesium, Mg	18.144 mg
Potassium, K	839.16 mg

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Oil	2 quarts	0	0	0
pork belly	1 pound	2349.648	0	240.4534