Dinner for 2

Chicharrones in Guajillo Salsa

Name: Chicharrones in Guajillo Salsa
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
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

$9.92for 440 minServes 2

Pork cracklings simmer with guajillo peppers, garlic, onion, nopales, and oregano in a warm red salsa.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pork roast, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.47Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.16Typical price
	Winter squash (butternut, 0.45 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.61Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.96

Swaps

Swap pork roast for beef chuck roastabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free Gluten-free Low-carb Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.48 per serving$9.92 for 4

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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.

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