Chicharrones are also fried, but they can be made from any type of meat, not just pork. Both products have a long history. The pork rind, also known as crackling, was said to be eaten by 19th ...

And while pork is a popular choice, especially in the U.S., you can make chicharrones from pretty much any meat, specifically the fat thereof. Many cooks gently boil that fat until it's tender ...