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Pork Crackling in Green Salsa

Name: Pork Crackling in Green Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 30 ml Vegetable oil; 0.5 White onion; 300 g Pressed pork crackling (chicharron prensado); 3 Serrano chiles; 0.5 bunch Fresh cilantro; 2 Garlic clove; 1 to taste Salt; 500 g Tomatillos

4.0(1 rating)

30 min (10 prep + 20 cook) Easy 4 servings Nacional

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: Feb 10, 2026 · Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Pork crackling stewed in a tangy tomatillo and serrano chile salsa.

About this recipe

Chicharron en salsa verde is a comforting home-style dish where pressed pork crackling is simmered in a tangy green salsa made from tomatillos and serrano chiles. An affordable, flavoursome stew that's wonderful scooped up with warm tortillas or served alongside rice.

History & Origin

Pork crackling in green salsa is one of Mexico's most beloved home-cooked stews, present in kitchens since the colonial period when pig farming became widespread. Pressed pork crackling - the compacted remnants from frying pork skin - is a humble ingredient that Mexican cooks transformed into a delicacy. This dish is a fixture at the stewed-taco stands that open each morning in every neighborhood of Mexico City. The combination of crispy pork crackling that softens in the tart tomatillo salsa is one of the most accomplished feats of alchemy in popular cuisine.

Estimated cost

$9.66

Total cost

$2.41

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on US supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

423

Calories

23g

Protein

37g

Carbohydrates

21g

Fat

Fiber

1002mg

Sodium

* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.

Method

1
Hierve the tomatillos y the serrano chiles en water durante 10 minutes until cambien de color.
2
Blend the cooked tomatillos with the chiles, onion, garlic and cilantro until you have a smooth salsa.
3
Calienta oil en a saucepan y vierte la salsa. Cuisine over medium heat 10 minutes until espese.
💡 Cuidado al verter la salsa, salpica mucho.
4
Cut the pressed pork crackling into medium pieces and add it to the salsa. Mix well.
5
Cook over low heat for 10 more minutes so the pork crackling absorbs the flavors. Adjust the salt and serve with warm tortillas.

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Edmond Bojalil

Founder, Recetas Mexas

Mexican from Puebla, IT professional and foodie. Author of 1000+ authentic Mexican recipes adapted for home kitchens worldwide. Based in Madrid since 2018.