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Pork Rind Snacks — traditional dish from Southern Mexico, Mexico
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥650kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑50gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Pork Rind Snacks

How to order / say it
Say it Chicharrón en Salsa Verde — [chee-chah-RON en SAHL-sah VAR-deh]
Order I'd like the chicharrón en salsa verde, please.
Locally Me gustaría el chicharrón en salsa verde, por favor.
Say locally

Crispy pork rinds cooked in tangy green sauce.

Why try it?

This dish embodies the Mexican penchant for vibrant sauces and crispy textures. It's cherished for both its simplicity and rich flavor, representing traditional Mexican comfort food.

How it tastes

The crunchy texture of chicharrón contrasts with the tangy, mildly spicy salsa verde. This dish combines savory and fresh flavors with a burst of lime zest.

Origin & History — first documented: 1650

Chicharrón itself has roots in the Iberian Peninsula, arriving in Mexico during colonial times. Its adaptation with local sauces like salsa verde created a beloved staple found at many Mexican tables.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 250 g pork rinds
  • 🥕 300 g tomatillos
  • 🥕 3 pieces serrano peppers
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🌿 30 g cilantro
  • 🍋 1 piece lime

Method

  1. 1 Blend tomatillos, peppers, onion, and cilantro to make salsa verde.
  2. 2 Heat salsa in a pan and add pork rinds.
  3. 3 Cook until pork rinds absorb sauce.
  4. 4 Serve warm with lime wedges.

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