From the Spanish word that means pork rind, chicharon has become a (dangerously) popular dish all over the world. It has reached many Latin American countries such as Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, ...
The town of Sta. Maria in Bulacan recently staged its annual festival celebrating the product it is most proud of—chicharon. Now on its 13th year, Chicharon Festival promotes Sta. Maria as a food ...