Best Pork Belly Fried Grits Corn Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

CRACKLINS (DEEP-FRIED PORK BELLY)



Cracklins (Deep-Fried Pork Belly) image

Pork belly fried until crisp. Season with salt or Cajun seasoning immediately after frying so it will stick.

Provided by Lori L Dixon

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 11m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 quarts oil for frying, or as needed
1 pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch squares

Steps:

  • Heat about 4 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fry pork belly squares in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat about 4 inches of oil in another large saucepan to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
  • Fry pork belly squares in batches a second time until skin "pops," 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on fresh paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.2 calories, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 52.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 18.1 mg

PORK BELLY, FRIED GRITS, & CORN SALAD



Pork Belly, Fried Grits, & Corn Salad image

These recipes are for a simple but indulging flavor filled, mouth watering, good eat. I'm always looking for a good recipe to try or something I put together myself. One night my other half wanted something different to eat but what because they are so picky. So I seen a couple of cooking show on TV and had all these ingredients on hand and combined them to make a complete meal. It was a hit.

Provided by DEMETRIA ROLLINS @demetriamccoy1973-4910

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 slice(s) pork belly
1 bottle(s) honey mustard dressing
1 cup(s) quick cooking grits
2 can(s) sweet corn
1/2 cup(s) each onion, jalapeño, bel pepper, garlic, and cilantro
3 cup(s) flour
2 cup(s) oil
2 tablespoon(s) salt, pepper, garlic, sugar, butter
2 large eggs
3 slice(s) cheddar cheese
1/2 each cup(s) mayo and sour cream
1 bottle(s) cooking spray optional
2-3 cup(s) water

Steps:

  • Trim rind off pork belly. Season with salt and pepper. Beat eggs in bowl. Place flour in paper bag. Heat oil. Dip meat in egg wash then in flour shake off excess and fry until golden, turning 1x. Drain on paper towel. Drizzle with honey mustard.
  • Cook and season grits to your desire. Pour in greased square pan put in fridge to cool for about 6 hrs. Remove from pan and place on wax paper, cut into equal squares. Coat with flour. Heat frying pan add a splash of oil to pan fry. Fry 4-5 minutes per side or until golden. Break cheese slices into 4 pieces each. Place on top of squares remove from heat and let melt. Drain on paper towel.
  • Drain corn, dice up onion, bel pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic. Place all ingredients in one bowl season with, salt pepper, sugar. Mix in mayo and sour cream. Chill for several hours to let flavors marinate.

Related Topics