Chicharô Trenzado

Chicharô Trenzado, or Chicharrón in Spanish, is a meat dish consisting of strips of marinated beef or pork that are braided before cooking. The braided Chicharô Trenzado  is a typical Paraguay dish.

Three strips are commonly braided together, but some Chicharo Trenzado have as many as five different strips of meat. Once braided, the meat is cooked in a pot until the fat has reduced and the flavor has intensified.

Chicharô trenzado is a dish enjoyed at many festivities and celebrations. Like many other Paraguayan meals, it is commonly served with cassava.