Chicharron en Salsa Verde
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
589 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks, Lunch
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicharron en Salsa Verde
Description
This recipe prepares bite-sized cracklings, made from pork, duck, or goose, simmered in a homemade salsa verde. The cracklings are coated in the salsa and cooked gently on the stove, allowing the sauce to infuse while maintaining enough firmness so the mixture holds together well in tortillas without becoming runny. The cooking process may be extended beyond 20 minutes for a softer texture, with water or stock added if needed to prevent sticking.
To serve, the salsa-coated cracklings are scooped into warmed corn tortillas and topped with chopped cilantro, refreshing diced white onions soaked in lime juice, and crumbled cotija cheese, providing a balance of richness, acidity, and freshness. This dish offers a hearty taco experience with layered flavors and contrasting textures.
The recipe depends on preparing a quality salsa verde as the cooking base, which is referenced in the notes. This dish is ideal for taco nights or gatherings that feature traditional Mexican flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Cracklins from pork, duck or goose, cut or broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 recipe salsa verde (see notes)
- 4 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup diced white onions
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- cotija cheese crumbled, for garnish
- 18 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Pour your salsa over the cracklins in a pot, cover the pot and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes. You might need to add a little water or stock to keep it from sticking. You want the mixture to be stiff enough to not splooge out of a taco, though. You can cook your cracklins for more than 20 minutes if you want a softer texture.
- Heat up your tortillas and make your tacos! Top with cilantro, the onions soaked in the lime juice and cotija cheese.
Notes
- Prepare the salsa verde separately as it is essential for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1427mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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