Chicharrón en Salsa
Chicharrón en Salsa is a traditional Mexican dish made with fried pork rinds in a spicy tomato sauce. It's a popular comfort food that's often served with tortillas and refried beans.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Cilantro - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Jalapeno peppers - 2
- Onion - 1, medium
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Tomatoes - 4, large
- Chicharrón (fried pork rinds) - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Blend the tomatoes, garlic, onion, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro in a blender until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Add the chicharrón to the pan and stir until it's fully coated in the sauce.
- Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, until the chicharrón has absorbed some of the sauce.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the chicharrón en salsa with warm tortillas and refried beans.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 35g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 5g