Name: Chicharrón en Salsa Verde
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork rinds (chicharrones); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups salsa verde; 1 jalapeño (finely diced (optional)); Cilantro (chopped (optional))

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Chicharrón en Salsa Verde is a traditional Mexican dish. With only a few ingredients, it's an easy recipe that's perfect for weeknight meals.

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Chicharrón en Salsa Verde is a traditional Mexican dish. With only a few ingredients, this is an easy chicharrones recipe that’s perfect for weeknight meals.

Dinner should not be hard. When I hear people say their kids live off of frozen foods, my heart sinks. I’m a working mom. I totally get it. Sometimes, there’s not enough time to make dinner. Truth be told, I will take help from the frozen section of the grocery store from time to time. When I want to get food on the table PRONTO, I make Chicharrón en Salsa Verde.

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Let me show you how easy this traditional Mexican chicharrones recipe is. Chicharrón en Salsa Verde starts with pork rinds. If you can’t find any, you can buy it HERE. Break them into smaller pieces and set aside.

If you have time, make your own salsa verde. HERE is my recipe. Tangy and delicious. This salsa is so versatile too. Or, BUY IT ONLINE and save time. Add the sauce to a big skillet.

When you add the chicharrones, mix everything well. I also add some finely diced fresh jalapeño to make the sauce spicier. If you’re making your own salsa verde, you can adjust the heat. If heat is not your thang, don’t add it. Cover and let this simmer for a few minutes or until the chicharrones are soft.

To plate your Chicharrón en Salsa Verde, sprinkle with chopped cilantro. You can’t forget the tortillas! For a more complete meal, serve with refried beans and rice. Hope you enjoy!

Chicharrón en Salsa Verde

Chicharrón en Salsa Verde is a traditional Mexican dish. With only a few ingredients, it's an easy recipe that's perfect for weeknight meals.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 1319kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

▢ 2 lbs pork rinds chicharrones
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
▢ 2 cups salsa verde
▢ 1 jalapeño finely diced (optional)
▢ Cilantro chopped (optional)

Instructions

Break pork rinds into small bite-sized pieces.
Heat oil in a large skillet.
Add salsa verde.
Let it come to a simmer.
Add pork rinds
Add jalapeno (if using)
Lower the heat.
Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, or until pork rinds are soft.
Top with cilantro.
Serve with tortillas.

Notes

Instead of making the salsa you can also buy it.

To plate your Chicharrón en Salsa Verde, sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

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Comments

Tasia b says

June 29, 2017 at 9:55 am

This looks so interesting! I’ve never had pork rinds before. I’m definitely going to have to try this!

- Maggie Unzueta says
  
  July 3, 2017 at 11:28 am
  
  You will love them. They make a great snack just as is.
  
Denay DeGuzman says

June 29, 2017 at 11:59 pm

What a unique recipe! I love that your Chicharron En Salsa Verde looks absolutely delicious and seems quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for a quick and tasty dinner! Thank you for including such lovely photos.

- Maggie Unzueta says
  
  July 3, 2017 at 11:28 am
  
  Thank you. It’s a Mexican classic. 🙂
  
Madeline Hall says

June 30, 2017 at 8:48 am

Such a fun snack and appetizer! Chicharrons are so good, love the addition of salsa verde

- Maggie Unzueta says
  
  July 3, 2017 at 11:27 am
  
  Totally agree. Easy too!
  
Caitlin says

July 3, 2017 at 4:51 pm

I never knew you could cook chicharrones like this! I love salsa verde, so I’m sure I would love this 🙂