TORREZNOS

Torreznos are a Spanish culinary delicacy that is especially famous in Soria. Torreznos can be eaten alone, with potatoes, or as a tapa or starter. They're delicious, and cooking them is not difficult.

 

INGREDIENTS

Cured bacon that has been marinated. You may buy the bacon already marinated, or you can buy the Soria bacon ready to cook. Sunflower seed oil.

 

The first step is to remove the bacon from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. The time required will vary depending on the thickness of the bacon and the temperature of the surroundings. In the summer, you may require less time, while in the winter, you may require more.

When the pancetta has reached the desired temperature, slice it into three or four-centimeter-thick slices. If desired, chop the bacon into two or three-centimeter strips. Make sure they are all around the same thickness; this will ensure that the cooking is consistent. Arrange the torreznos in a frying pan with sunflower oil, skin side down.

Allow them to cook for 25 minutes on low heat.

After twenty-five minutes, raise the temperature and cook the bacon. You'll see how bubbles emerge on the crust, but also how the outside layer turns golden brown and crispy.

The overall cooking time will range from thirty to forty minutes.

Take the torreznos from the pan and lay them on a dish lined with kitchen paper to absorb the oil emitted by the torreznos.