Pork Cracklings with Green Salsa (Chicharrones en Salsa Verde)

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   In a heavy large saucepan, place the tomatillos, garlic, onion and 3 cups of water over medium-high heat.

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   Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.

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   Using a slotted spoon, transfer the boiled vegetables into a blender with the cilantro leaves and 1 teaspoon salt.

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   Allow the mixture to cool before blending until smooth.

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   (Reserve the cooking liquid in case you need it to thin out the sauce later.)

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   Heat the oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat.

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   Add the tomatillo salsa and cook until reduced slightly and thickened, about 20 minutes.

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   Season with 1/2 teaspoon sugar if the tomatillos are too tart.

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   Season with some additional salt if needed.

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    Add the cracklings and stir until soft, about 3 minutes.

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    Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the chopped cilantro and serve with warm corn tortillas.

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    Cook's Note: Pork cracklings (chicharrones) are sold in every single Hispanic market and some regular supermarkets.

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    In fact, you can find them in most gas stations but they're sold almost as potato chips are sold; in a small bag as a snack.

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    The problem with those is that they are over seasoned and packed with preservatives which won't let them soften properly.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.