Chicharrones en Salsa Roja
Chicharrones en salsa roja or pork rinds in red salsa are a delicious and easy meal that can be served with beans and warm corn tortillas.
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz chicharrones
- 6 roma tomatoes
- 1/4 of a white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 serrano pepper
- 1 morita pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tbs vegetable oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 500.
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In a pan over medium heat toast the morita pepper on both sides. This will take about 1-2 minutes. Transfer the pepper to the blender.
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Place the tomatoes, piece of onion, garlic cloves and serrano pepper on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
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Remove the piece of onion, serrano pepper and garlic cloves. Return the tomatoes to the oven and bake for 8 more minutes.
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Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the blender along with the piece of onion and serrano pepper.
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Once the tomatoes are done transfer them to the blender along with the 1/2 tsp of salt. Blend until smooth.
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Heat up the oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Once hot add the salsa and cook for about 5 minutes.
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Add the chicharrones to the salsa and cook for a few minutes. Then remove from heat.
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Taste for salt and add more if needed.
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Serve with warm corn tortillas.