Did you know that the pig is one of the few species that is fully exploited? Almost all of its body is used for its consumption and the pork rind has long been a crispy snack to which nobody resists, you can eat it alone, in tacos, soups or with guacamole.
According to history, the consumption of pork and pork rind It began with the raising of this animal after the arrival of the Spanish, today it is one of the main productive activities in the country and one of the most consumed meats. The pork rind It is made of the skin and skin of the animal.
Contrary to what is believed, the pork crackling It is a source of vitamin B1, protein and is free of carbohydrates. It also has collagen, a substance that gives a feeling of satiety, also helps reduce cholesterol and protect bones. Of course, you must take care of its consumption and not overdo it, since it is still a greasy food.
this week in Gatrolab Recipe BookWe share three recipes that you can prepare with pork cracklingwhich is customary to eat in pleasure tacos (tortilla, cheese, avocado and pico de gallo). Take advantage of its crunchy flavor to use it in creams or cook it in a red sauce.
Recipes to which you can add pork rinds
pleasure taco
Ingredients:
- 200 g pork rinds with meat
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1/4 of onion chopped
- 1 avocado
- 3 slices of manchego cheese
- Corn tortillas
- 1 serrano chili chopped
- Salt and pepper
Procedure:
- To make the crust we heat the cheese on the griddle, when it begins to brown we put a tortilla on top and after a few seconds we remove it.
- In a bowl, mix the onion, tomato and chopped serrano with salt and pepper.
- We serve on the crust a little pork rindpico de gallo and a little avocado to make the taco.
- We accompany with a lemon and enjoy.
Pork rinds in red sauce
Ingredients:
- 400 g pork rinds with meat
- 4 pieces of tomato
- 1 piece of chili meco
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 onion
- Salt and pepper
Procedure:
- To make the marinade, first we are going to heat the meco chili a little in a griddle and then we leave it hydrated so that it softens.
- In a saucepan, sauté the onion for 10 minutes. Then add the tomato and garlic and cook for 10 more minutes.
- We blend with the meco chili very well so that there are no large pieces left. Return the sauce to the pot and cook with the pork rind for 30 minutes.
- We serve on a plate and accompany with tortillas.
pork rind cream
Ingredients:
- 300 g pork rinds with meat
- 3 tomatoes in pieces
- 1/4 of onion in pieces
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup of whipping cream
- Salt and pepper
Procedure:
- For the base of the cream, in a pot we are going to sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Once golden, add the tomato, pork rind and whipping cream. We cook for another 10 minutes and blend very well so that the consistency is very smooth.
- Return the cream to the pot and cook to finish seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Let boil 15 minutes and serve
