Pressed Pork Crackling in Salsa

About this recipe

Pressed pork crackling in salsa is a hearty stew where compacted crackling is simmered in a red or green salsa until it softens and absorbs all the flavours. Perfect for filling tacos, tortas or serving with rice.

1. 1

   Roast the tomatoes, deveined guajillo chillies and garlic on a comal until soft and charred.

   
2. 2

   Blend the roasted ingredients with half an onion and a splash of water until smooth. Strain if desired.

   
3. 3

   Break the pressed crackling into medium pieces by hand.

   
4. 4

   In a saucepan, heat the oil and fry the salsa for 5 minutes over medium heat.

   
5. 5

   Add the pressed crackling to the salsa, lower the heat and cook covered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the crackling is soft and has absorbed the salsa.