Crispy Pork Belly Tacos Recipe

Name: Crispy Pork Belly Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 lb pork belly; 1 1 tablespoon taco seasoning; 1 1 teaspoon brown sugar; ½ ½ teaspoon sea salt; 8 8 small tortillas; 2 2 cups shredded cabbage; Taco sauce, limes, and cilantro

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4 servings
Calories
785 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Tex-Mex

Crispy Pork Belly Tacos Recipe

Iris Warren

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These pork belly tacos are the best of all worlds! Warm tortillas are stuffed with seasoned pork belly, crunchy cabbage, cilantro, and a drizzle of our easy homemade taco sauce. They come together easily and they're ready in an hour!

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Ingredients

Servings

For the pork belly

1 1 lb pork belly sliced into ½" strips - SEE NOTES
1 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ ½ teaspoon sea salt

For the tacos

8 8 small tortillas warmed
2 2 cups shredded cabbage
Taco sauce, limes, and cilantro to serve

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the pork belly into ½-inch strips (see notes) then sprinkle the taco seasoning, brown sugar, and sea salt evenly over both sides.
Lay the pork belly slices onto the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Turn the slices over and continue to bake for another 20-30 minutes, until the pork belly is browned and crispy - SEE NOTES. Prepare the toppings for the tacos while the pork belly cooks.
To assemble the tacos, lay a warm tortilla on a plate and top it with a slice of pork belly, some cabbage, cilantro, and a drizzle of taco sauce.

Notes

We find that it is easiest to slice the pork belly by laying the top (fatty) side down on your cutting board and cutting through the meaty side. Also, the colder the pork belly is, the easier it is to slice.
If you buy pre sliced pork belly, it may be thinner. If so, check it after 30 minutes. If the meat is tender and well-browned, remove it from the oven.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2 tacos Calories 785kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 65g (100%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 29g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 826mg (34%) Potassium 346mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 104IU (2%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 785 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2 tacos
Calories	785kcal	39%
Carbohydrates	33g	11%
Protein	16g	32%
Fat	65g	100%
Saturated Fat	24g	120%
Polyunsaturated Fat	8g	47%
Monounsaturated Fat	29g	145%
Cholesterol	82mg	27%
Sodium	826mg	34%
Potassium	346mg	7%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	104IU	2%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	108mg	11%
Iron	3mg	17%