Tag: pork
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Pork Belly Chunks
Growing up in a Cuban family, pork has always been a comfort food for me. An even more special treat is chicharrónes. Chicharrones are fried pork belly – sometimes with the skin. Originally from Spain, the dish is found throughout Latin America. The Spanish word chicharrón translates to “crackling” or “cracklins” – depending on where…
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Christmas Pig
The centerpiece of every Cuban Christmas celebration is a Christmas pig. This is one family tradition that has remained intact every year for my entire lifetime. Throughout my childhood and later as a young adult, I have vivid holiday memories of preparing a whole pig roast with my beloved father. Nochebuena Cubans, along with many…