How to Make Chicharrones Coca: Traditional Catalan Recipe
Àlex PonsChicharrones coca, also known as coca de llardons, is one of Catalonia’s most beloved traditional pastries, especially enjoyed during the Sant Joan festivities. Its crispy texture and the sweet-salty contrast make it a festive must.
Whether you want to bake it yourself or try an artisan version, here's everything you need.
What is Chicharrones Coca?
This Catalan pastry is made from puff pastry, chicharrones (pork cracklings), sugar, and pine nuts. At Bombonería Pons, we have been crafting it for over 60 years using premium ingredients like our raw Castilian pine nuts.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 80 g of chopped chicharrones
- 60 g of sugar
- 50 g of soaked pine nuts
- 1 beaten egg
Prefer to skip baking? Try our artisan chicharrones coca, ready to enjoy!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Unroll the pastry and place half of the chicharrones and sugar in the center.
- Fold one side over, add the remaining filling, and fold again. Press gently with a rolling pin.
- Brush with egg, top with pine nuts and sprinkle more sugar.
- Bake at 180 °C (356 °F) for about 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
How to Store
- Keep in an airtight container at room temperature.
- If it’s hot, wrap in parchment and refrigerate.
- You can freeze in portions and reheat briefly before serving.
FAQs
What drinks pair well?
Perfect with cava, sweet wines like muscat, or hot chocolate.
Can I make it sugar-free?
Yes, you can use sweeteners like erythritol or stevia.
Can I make it without chicharrones?
You can substitute with chopped nuts or make a savory version with cheese or cold cuts.
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