Crispy Pork Scratchings with Apple & Thyme
Shatteringly crisp pork skin fried until golden, finished with apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and fresh thyme. A showstopping British snack or appetizer that's ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork skin, scored in 1-inch strips
- 4 cups neutral cooking oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tsp fleur de sel or sea salt
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork skin completely dry with paper towels. Any moisture will cause splattering.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F. Oil should shimmer and barely smoke.
- 3
Working in two batches, fry pork skin 6–7 minutes per batch until deep golden and puffed.
- 4
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Skin should sound crispy when tapped.
- 5
Toss warm scratchings with vinegar, sea salt, thyme, and black pepper while still hot.
- 6
Serve immediately on a board or in a bowl. They stay crisp for 20 minutes.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot (3–4 quart)
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- kitchen paper or cloth towels
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