Chicharrones are a type of snack that is typically salty, savory, and crunchy. They are made from various cuts of pork, including pork belly or pork rinds, and can also be made from chicken, mutton, or beef. Chicharrones can be deep-fried or baked, and are often seasoned with salt, parsley, chili, lime juice, and garlic. They are popular in Spain, Latin America, and other places with Spanish influence, including the Southwestern United States. Chicharrones can be eaten alone as a snack or added to other dishes to add crunch. In some countries, chicharrones are associated with specific dishes, such as chifrijo in Costa Rica. Chicharrones have many different names across cultures and languages, including pork rinds, scratchings, torresmo, and flæskesvær.