Pata Chicharrones

Ingredients

• 400 g of pata (ham shank)
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 splash of balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of laurel
• 1 tablespoon of thyme
• 1 tablespoon of oregano

Method

1. Take the pata and cut the meat into pieces about 5 cm square.
2. In a bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and oregano.
3. Add the pata pieces to the sauce and mix well.
4. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
5. Preheat the oven to 180°C and place the pata pieces on a baking tray with a little olive oil.
6. Cook for about 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes.
7. Serve hot with a little salt and pepper.