Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Place the pork skin on a wire rack over a baking dish. This will capture the excess fat as the rind cooks.

Step 2

Rub the olive oil over the skin, then sprinkle liberally with sea salt and pepper. Place in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes. The rind is done when small bubbles have appeared on the surface and it is a golden brown color.

Step 3

Remove from the oven and cool slightly before cutting into smaller pieces.

Step 4

They are delicious eaten right away as a snack or they can be used as an accompaniment to a meal. Retain the excess liquid fat for cooking.