Crispy Pork Belly -- What is the role of vinegar?
I see quite a number of recipes for crispy pork belly/pork crackling that ask you to rub vinegar/lemon juice on the skin to make it crisp.
What exactly does the vinegar do to the pork skin? Can anyone give me a scientific explanation for this?
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
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