Tacos de Chicharrón en Salsa Verde
Crispy fried pork belly simmered in tangy salsa verde, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. A Mexican classic that's richly satisfying and surprisingly quick.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut pork into 1-inch cubes. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 2
Working in batches, sear pork until deeply browned on all sides, ~10 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Add onion and garlic to the same skillet. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour salsa verde into the skillet. Return pork to the pan and stir to combine.
Step 5
Simmer on medium heat until pork is very tender and salsa thickens, ~8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame, 30 seconds per side.
Step 7
Fill each tortilla with pork and salsa. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- tongs
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