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Chicharrón (Pork Crackling)
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Chicharrón (Pork Crackling)

Chicharrón is pork crackling fried until crispy and puffed, a universally loved Mexican snack. It is eaten on its own with red salsa, in chicharrón en salsa verde tacos, in Oaxacan tlayudas, and in chicharrón tamales. There is also a flour-based extruded version, popular as a light snack with chilli sauce.

Estimated retail price

~£5.99 / 100g

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Chicharrón (Pork Crackling), part of the meats section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 15 recipes in our collection, including Pressed Pork Crackling Gorditas, Basket Tacos and Pork Crackling in Green Salsa. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Recipes with Chicharrón (Pork Crackling)

Pressed Pork Crackling GorditasStreet Food

Pressed Pork Crackling Gorditas

Basket TacosTacos

Basket Tacos

Pork Crackling in Green SalsaStews

Pork Crackling in Green Salsa

Charro BeansSopas Y Caldos

Charro Beans

Pork Crackling in Red SalsaSauces

Pork Crackling in Red Salsa

Gorditas de Chicharron en Salsa (Pork Crackling Gorditas)Street Food

Gorditas de Chicharron en Salsa (Pork Crackling Gorditas)

Guacamayas (Pork Crackling Rolls)Street Food

Guacamayas (Pork Crackling Rolls)

ItacatesStreet Food

Itacates

Dirty Beans (Frijoles Puercos)Guarniciones

Dirty Beans (Frijoles Puercos)

Basket Tacos with ChicharrónTacos

Basket Tacos with Chicharrón

Chicharrón Quesadillas (Pork Crackling)Street Food

Chicharrón Quesadillas (Pork Crackling)

Guisado TacosTacos

Guisado Tacos

Chicharrones PreparadosStreet Food

Chicharrones Preparados

Pork Rind DobladitasStreet Food

Pork Rind Dobladitas

Sopa Tlaxcalteca (Tlaxcalan Tortilla Soup with Beans)Sopas Y Caldos

Sopa Tlaxcalteca (Tlaxcalan Tortilla Soup with Beans)

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Chicharrón (Pork Crackling)?

Chicharrón (Pork Crackling) is used in 15 recipes in our collection, such as Pressed Pork Crackling Gorditas and Basket Tacos. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Chicharrón (Pork Crackling) in the UK?

You can buy Chicharrón (Pork Crackling) online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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