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10–12
thick tortillasEasy
Published 2001
Momocho, or Mosmocho, the delicious veracruzan mixture of crackling bits and the grainy layer that sinks to the bottom of homemade lard, is a great addition to plain corn tortillas. When I sing the praises of good Mexican lard and urge people to get into the habit of making up a little batch from time to time, I’m thinking not only of its excellent cooking qualities but also of bonuses like this. When you have lard and cracklings on hand, be sure to see how they can transform a simple torti