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      Jorge Sainz posted an update

      2 years ago

      When I was young and beautiful, because now I am only beautiful, I went every two or three months to Colombia, specifically to Santa Fe de Bogota and Medellin. I did not forget, on each visit, to order a Paisa platter. Needless to say that the natives of Bogota are called Rolos and those of Medellin Paisas.

      This tray has a pork crackling that is a delight. Thick cut and crispy golden brown, not only in this dish, but on its own, it is spectacular.

      It is an essential part in the elaboration of lechona antioqueña. It consists of the pork skin, cooked and fried to obtain a crispy and golden texture. Its flavor and consistency have become a characteristic element of lechona, providing a unique contrast with the pork stuffing and other ingredients, giving an extra touch of flavor and texture to this emblematic dish of the city of Medellín.

      I portioned the pork belly into thin slices and, in boiling lard, fried them until they were cooked as shown on the plate.

      I made a guacamole with avocado, serrano chile, onion, lime, salt and pepper on the side.

      Santas Grasas Batman, my cardiologist would say but well worth the sin.

      ¡Buen Provecho!

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      • Level: favicon spaced Scoolinary Team

        Jorge, eso se ve brutal! 😍

        Ese chicharrón crujiente acompañado de un guacamole casero debe ser una bomba de sabor. Me encanta cómo respetaste la tradición de la bandeja paisa y le diste tu toque personal. Definitivamente, esto es de esos platos que bien vale el ‘pecado’ de las grasas.

        Tee quedó espectacular, ya me dio hambre solo de leerlo, jajaja.

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        • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

          Estos pecados son los mejores Jorge. Platazo te has marcado 😍

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          • Level: favicon spaced Scoolinary Team

            Jaja ¡Me hacés matar de risa, Jorge!

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