Caramelized Pork Rinds Recipe-February 2024-www.zdask.com

　　In this addictive snack food, maple syrup creates an almost candy-like shell.

Ingredients

Makes about 4 cups

　　1/2 cup dark amber pure maple syrup

　　1 5-ounce package fried pork rinds with skin (chicharrones)

　　1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

　　1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Step 1

Heat syrup in a 4-6-quart heavy pot over medium heat until large bubbles cover bottom, about 2 minutes. Gently stir in pork rinds with a wooden spoon until coated, then cook, stirring constantly, until caramelized, 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from heat. Toss with cayenne and salt. Spread to cool on a rimmed baking sheet.

　　Cooks' Note

　　Cooks' note:

　　Caramelized pork rinds are best when freshly made but will keep in an airtight container 3 days. Recrisp in a 350° oven, then cool.

　　José Andrés