Pork Rind Tortillas
Creating Pork Rind Tortillas is surprisingly simple. By grinding pork rinds into a fine powder and combining them with a few basic ingredients, you can easily make these crispy tortillas at home. The result is a delightful combination of crunchiness and flavor that enhances your favorite Mexican dishes.
Equipment
- 11 Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 ounce pork rinds
- 1/4 cupcup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp full-fat cream cheese
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Place pork rinds into the food processor and pulse until finely ground.
- Place mozzarella into a large microwave-safe bowl. Breakdowncream cheese into small pieces and add them to the bowl.Microwave for 30 seconds, or wait until both kinds of cheese aremelted. It can easily be stirred together into a ball. Add groundpork rinds and egg to the cheese mixture.
- Remain stirring until the mix forms a ball. If it cools too much and cheese hardens, microwave for ten more seconds.
- Separate the dough into four small balls. Put each ball of dough between two sheets of parchment and roll into a ¼" flat layer
- Put the tortillas into the dutch ovenbasket in a single layer,working in batches if necessary.
- Alter the temperature to 400°F and set the timer for 5 minutes.
- Tortillas will be crunchy and firm when fully cooked. . Serve immediately
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Notes
Remember to adjust the grind time based on the desired texture of your tortillas. If you prefer a slightly coarser texture, pulse the pork rinds for a shorter duration. For a smoother and more refined texture, blend them for a bit longer.
So, take the time to grind the pork rinds to the desired consistency before incorporating them into the tortilla dough. This will help you achieve the perfect balance of crunchiness and flavor in your homemade Pork Rind Tortillas. Enjoy the unique twist and deliciousness they bring to your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes!
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 0.8gProtein: 10.7gFat: 10gSodium: 291mgSugar: 0.5g
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