Homemade Pork Crackling Gorditas
Sophia Rivera
The pressed pork crackling gorditas are one of the most popular and delicious Mexican snacks. Their mix of corn dough, filled with golden and soft pork cracklings, makes them the perfect snack. This classic of Mexican cuisine is found in eateries, markets, and street stalls, where they are served freshly made, hot, and accompanied by green salsa, red salsa, or guacamole.Preparing homemade pork crackling gorditas is easier than you think. You only need ingredients such as corn dough, pressed pork cracklings, and a bit of oil.If you love Mexican snacks, this recipe cannot be missing from your repertoire. Learn how to make pressed pork crackling gorditas step by step and follow our tips to make them perfect and as tasty as those from the market.
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Ingredients
6
Servings
  • 1/2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup pressed pork crackling
  • 1/2 kilos masa dough
  • 2 cups lard, for frying
  • 1/2 cups queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1/2 cups onion, finely chopped, for serving
  • 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, finely chopped, for serving
  • green salsa, to accompany
Preparation
10 mins
15 mins
Low
  • Cut the gordita in half and fill it with cheese, onion, and cilantro. Serve with salsa. Enjoy.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the white onion and cook until softened, then add the pressed pork cracklings and cook for 10 minutes. Cool and set aside.
  • Form small balls of dough, make a hole in the center, and fill with the pork cracklings. Flatten the dough to make the gordita, forming a circle 8 cm in diameter.
  • Heat a small pot with lard, fry the gorditas until golden brown. Remove the gorditas and drain on absorbent paper.
  • Cut the pressed pork crackling gordita in half and fill it with cheese, onion, cilantro, and salsa.

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