Crackling Guac & Salsa de Chicharrón

Experience a fusion of rich, savory flavors with Crackling Guac & Salsa de Chicharrón, a dynamic duo from Mexican cuisine. Perfect for Super Bowl parties, these two dishes are not only delicious but also add a touch of authentic Mexican flair to your gatherings. Use them in tacos, alongside carne asada, or simply as a delightful snack with crispy tortilla chips.

Ingredients:

Salsa de Chicharrón
🌶️ 3 red jalapeños
🍅 1 Roma tomato
🧅 1/8 of an onion
🧄 2 garlic cloves
🧂 Salt to taste
💧 1 cup hot water
🐷 1 cup of pork cracklings
Crackling Guacamole
🌿 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
🌿 1 tsp peppercorn
🧄 1 garlic clove
🥑 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
🐷 2 cups of chicharrones
🧂 Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salsa de Chicharrón:
   • Char the red jalapeños, Roma tomato, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until they have a nice roasted look.
   • Place the charred ingredients into a blender. Add salt to taste and 1 cup of hot water. Blend until the mixture is smooth and runny.
   • Take 1 cup of pork cracklings and add them to the blender with the salsa. Blend again until the salsa thickens. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Crackling Guacamole:
   • In a mortar and pestle, crush cumin seeds, peppercorn, and 1 garlic clove until finely ground.
   • Add 2 tbsp of avocado or olive oil to the mixture. Continue to crush until everything is well combined and smooth.
   • In a separate bowl, take 2 cups of chicharrones and crush them into smaller pieces.
   • Combine the crushed chicharrones with the spice paste.
   • Add ripe avocados to the bowl and season with salt. Mash and mix everything until smoothly combined.
3. Serve:
   • For a beautiful presentation, garnish with fresh cilantro and more cracklings on top of both the salsa and guacamole.
   • Enjoy this delightful duo with your choice of tacos or as a tasty snack with tortilla chips.

Additional Information:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Equipment: Skillet, blender, mortar and pestle, mixing bowl

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the vegetables are properly charred to enhance the salsa's flavor.
• Adjust salt levels according to taste preference.

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