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Ingredients
1 1/2 lb. Tomatillos4 To 5 chilies Serranos (to taste)
1 Garlic clove, peeled and
-roughly chopped
1/4 c. Loosely packed, roughly
-chopped cilantro
2 Tbs. Lard or safflower oil
3 Tbs. Finely chopped white onion
Sea salt to taste
6 oz. Chicharron, broken into
-squares abut 1 1/2 inches
Directions
Remove the husks from the tomato Verde and rinse will. Put into a saucepan with the fresh chilies, cover with water, and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering until soft but not falling apart, about 10 minutes. Drain the tomato Verde and transfer with the chilies and 1/4 cup of the cooking water to a blender. Add the garlic and cilantro and blend until smooth. Heat the lard in a frying pan, add the onion, and fry gently, without browning, for 1 minute. Add the blended sauce and fry over high heat, stirring from time to time, until reduced and thickened - about 7 minutes. Add salt to taste and the pieces of chicharron and continue cooking over medium heat until the chicharron is just soft - about 5 minutes, depending on thickness and quality. Serve with corn tortillas and a dollop of frijoles refritos. The Art of Mexican Cooking From the collection of Jim Vorheis
