Cómo hacer chicharrón de puerco 🐷 en salsa roja | por menos de 10 dólares 💵

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork tenderloin is leaner while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

dried guajillo chiles

💰Cheaper: canned chipotle peppers

Canned chipotle peppers provide a similar smoky flavor.

dried ancho chiles

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes can add sweetness and moisture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds.

Soak the dried guajillo chiles in hot water until softened, about 15 minutes.

Blend the soaked chiles with garlic, onion, tomato, cumin, and salt until smooth.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the pork belly pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour the blended salsa over the browned pork and add water to cover.

Bring to a simmer and cook on low heat until the pork is tender.

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