Chicharrón in Red Sauce with Nopales

Name: Chicharrón in Red Sauce with Nopales
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
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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.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 24-10-2019

Preparation

10 mins

20 mins

Low

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, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

280

kcal

14%

Carbohydrate, by difference

1.7

0.57%

Protein

31.3

62.6%

Total lipid (fat)

15.7

24.15%

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Serve chicharrón in red sauce with nopales garnished with a bit of cilantro and with tortillas and beans on the side.

Chicharrón in Red Sauce with Nopales

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