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Crispy Pork Belly Tacos Recipe
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!
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
Ingredients
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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.