Chicharrón in Red Sauce with Nopales

Chicharrón en salsa is a classic Mexican dish that is a must in every household. A budget-friendly and yielding recipe, this chicharron in red sauce with nopales is perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring nopales and pork rinds cooked in a delicious sauce prepared with tomatoes, guajillo chile, and morita chile, this hearty dish is a crowd-pleasing favorite your family will love.
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Ingredients
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Preparation
10 mins
20 mins
Easy
  • On a griddle, roast tomatoes, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender, add guajillo and morita chiles and salt, and blend until smooth.
  • In a pot over medium heat, heat vegetable oil and fry sauce for 5 minutes or until it turns color. Add nopales and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add pork rinds cut into chunks and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Serve chicharrón in red sauce with nopales.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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