The 3 Mexican Recipes We Grew Up Eating: Queso Fresco, Frijoles Charros & Homemade Tortillas

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be more affordable.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean ground turkey has less fat, while ground beef is often cheaper.

Remove the lid from the pot.

Turn on the stove to a low setting.

Add 1 gallon of milk to the pot and bring it up to temperature slowly, stirring to prevent burning.

Once the milk reaches about 170-175°F, add 2/3 cup of vinegar slowly while stirring until curds form and whey separates.

Turn off the heat and let it rest for about 30 minutes to allow curds and whey to separate further.

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