Pan Con Chicharrón: Pork & Potato Sandwich – Peruvian Style

A firm favorite of Peruvian cuisine that entices with its timeless simplicity: lightly seasoned crunchy pieces of fried pork accompanied by crispy sweet potato and a zesty red onion relish in a freshly baked bread roll. It’s no surprise that this sandwich is popular throughout the country, especially for breakfast, often served with a steaming cup of coffee. From taxi drivers to teachers and politicians, no Peruvian will refuse if you offer them a freshly prepared pan con chicharrón. Let’s find out more about this Peruvian food favourite and then roll up our sleeves for the recipe!