Carniceria Chicharron Con Carne en Salsa
Ingredients
- For Salsa
- 3 large tomatillos roughly chopped
- 3 large roma tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1-2 habaneros or serranos stems removed
- 1/4 of a small white onion reserve the rest for recipe
- 1 clove garlic sliced
- 3/4 cup water
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- You will also need
- 2 tablespoons pork lard or avocado oil
- 1 serrano sliced into thin rings, optional
- 1 pound prepared chicharron con carne fried pork skins with meat, chopped ( you can find them at Mexican markets or carnicerias)
- 2 cups refried beans
- 6 to 8 corn tostadas
Instructions
- In the blender, combine all the ingredients for the salsa. Blend until smooth, taste for salt and set aside.
- In a large skillet, preheat the 2 tablespoons of grapeseed or canola oil for 2 minutes at medium heat. Add the onions and chile pepper rings and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the salsa from the blender, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook 6 minutes. Add the chicharron and continue cooking for 8 minutes or until the salsa thickens and chicharron soften.
- Serve on tostadas with beans or warmed tortillas. Garnish with avocado. Yields up to 4 servings.
Notes
Ingredients For Quick Version Of Chicharron in Salsa
3 roma tomatoes, quartered
2 serranos (1 roughly chopped and 1 diced)
1/4 to 1/3 cup water
Pinch of salt
pork lard or canola oil
1/3 cup white onion, sliced into thin strips
4 ounces chicharron Directions 1. In the blender, add the tomatoes, 1 serrano(roughly chopped), 1/4 cup water and pinch of salt. Blend on high until smooth, set aside. 2. In a skillet, preheat 2 tablespoons of olive oil to medium for a few minutes. Add the onions and diced serranos, cook for 3 minutes. Add the salsa from the blender and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Add in the chicharron and stir well to combine. Reduce heat and cook for another 3 minutes. Serve right away with warm tortillas and refried beans. Yields 4 servings. Tips~ You want to taste for salt before adding more. The chicharrones already have salt in them. This recipe for Chicharron en Salsa can be made with any of your favorite salsa recipes, add a little sliced queso fresco
2 serranos (1 roughly chopped and 1 diced)
1/4 to 1/3 cup water
Pinch of salt
pork lard or canola oil
1/3 cup white onion, sliced into thin strips
4 ounces chicharron Directions 1. In the blender, add the tomatoes, 1 serrano(roughly chopped), 1/4 cup water and pinch of salt. Blend on high until smooth, set aside. 2. In a skillet, preheat 2 tablespoons of olive oil to medium for a few minutes. Add the onions and diced serranos, cook for 3 minutes. Add the salsa from the blender and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Add in the chicharron and stir well to combine. Reduce heat and cook for another 3 minutes. Serve right away with warm tortillas and refried beans. Yields 4 servings. Tips~ You want to taste for salt before adding more. The chicharrones already have salt in them. This recipe for Chicharron en Salsa can be made with any of your favorite salsa recipes, add a little sliced queso fresco