Dinner for 2
Chicharrones in Guajillo Salsa
Pork cracklings simmer with guajillo peppers, garlic, onion, nopales, and oregano in a warm red salsa.
$9.92for 4 servings
$2.48 per serving$9.92 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.16Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.96 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 oz pork cracklings
- 3 pepper guajillo
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 slices white onion
- 1 1/2 cup nopales
- 1/2 tsp mexican oregano
- salt & pepper
Steps
- Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo peppers, then simmer them in water for 10 minutes.
- Blend the softened peppers with garlic, onion, oregano, salt, pepper, and enough water to make a smooth salsa.
- Cook the nopales in a skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring until tender.
- Pour the salsa over the nopales and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the pork cracklings and simmer for 5 minutes until softened and hot.
Swaps
- Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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