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Chicharrones in salsa verde (for tacos)

A taco filling
Course Sandwich filling
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chicharrones
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 tomatillos
  • 1/2 white onion (in a single piece)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 lb chicharrones
  • 2 tbsp lard
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a pan over high heat. Add the half-onion (unchopped), garlic cloves, and tomatillos and char well.
  • Once the surfaces of the vegetables have been well-charred, remove to a blender along with the cilantro and puree.
  • Heat lard in pan over medium heat. Add chicharrones and allow to sautee for a minute, then pour in the salsa from the blender. Add a small amount of water if required.
  • Cook the chicharrones in the salsa until they have absorbed the salsa and softened. Season and serve.