Cebu is home to a number of delicacies that have tickled the taste buds of Cebuanos for generations. One sinful yet scrumptious delicacy found in the City of Carcar is the chicharon or pork crackling. Chicharon in Carcar is one delicacy no one could ever resist.
Best Chicharon is Located in Carcar
The City of Carcar is located in the southern part of the island. It is one of the oldest towns in Cebu .It is around two hours away from Cebu City. If you ride a bus, you would have an idea if the bus is nearing Carcar since the price of the chicharon sold by vendors boarding the bus would gradually go down. The lower the price, the closer you are to Carcar.
How Chicharon Made
Chicharon is made of pork rind that is boiled in water with spices and salt before it is cooked in hot oil. The chicharon-making industry in Carcar supposedly started in the 1900s when a couple started selling the delicacy after they discovered the delectable taste offered by pork rind boiled in oil.
Take Note
While it is not quite healthy, the chicharon from Carcar does taste absolutely divine. Just make sure you eat it in moderation. So, if you are going on a trip down south, do not forget to make Carcar one of your stopovers and bring this sinfully delightful delicacy with you. The chicharon from Carcar is also available in major supermarkets and groceries as well as pasalubong center in and around Metro Cebu.
Posted by: Angelo Michael D. Rabor
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