Oh yes! Chicharrones with Guacamole is a crispy, salty, irresistible snack paired with creamy, zesty guac ๐๐ฅ. Hereโs a simple way to make it at home:
Chicharrones with Guacamole
Ingredients (Serves 2โ4)
For the Chicharrones (Pork Cracklings):
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1 lb pork skin with fat (or pre-made chicharrones)
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Salt, to taste
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Optional: chili powder, paprika, or lime juice for extra flavor
For the Guacamole:
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2 ripe avocados
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1 small tomato, finely diced
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ยผ small onion, finely diced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Juice of 1 lime
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: chopped cilantro or jalapeรฑo for extra kick
Instructions
1. Make Chicharrones (if not pre-made)
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Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
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Cut pork skin into bite-sized pieces.
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Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt (and optional chili powder or paprika).
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Bake 45โ60 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.
(Note: You can also deep-fry them for faster, extra-crispy results.)
2. Make Guacamole
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Mash avocados in a bowl until smooth (or leave slightly chunky).
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Stir in tomato, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
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Optional: mix in cilantro or jalapeรฑo for extra flavor.
3. Serve
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Arrange chicharrones on a plate with a bowl of guacamole for dipping.
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Squeeze extra lime over the top if desired.
Tips
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For a super quick version, buy store-bought chicharrones and just focus on the guacamole.
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Serve with tortilla chips for variety, or sprinkle a little chili powder on the chicharrones for an extra kick.
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Guacamole can be made ahead, but keep the pit in the bowl to prevent browning.
If you want, I can also give a โspicy, restaurant-style versionโ with garlic-lime roasted chicharrones and chunky, zesty guacamoleโitโs perfect for parties or snack nights.