Easy Pork Belly Tacos

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4.8

33 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    616 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Easy Pork Belly Tacos

Juicy pork belly tacos served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, spicy sour cream sauce and jalapeños.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g (1lb) pork belly slices
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning

For the tacos

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 limes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh jalapeños
  • fresh cilantro/coriander

For the spicy sauce

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1-2 tsp Chopped jalapeños
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro/coriander
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

Cook the pork belly

  1. I used pork belly slices that I seasoned with taco seasoning and roasted in the oven until caramelized, crisp and juicy. You could also use a whole pork belly if you can't find pork belly slices. Simply season the pork belly with the taco seasoning and roast using my method for the perfect roast pork belly. 
  2. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
  3. If you're using slices, season each piece generously on both sides with the taco seasoning then place on a foil-lined baking sheet or sheet pan.
  4. Place the pork into a preheated oven and allow to roast for 20-30 minutes, turning half-way, until the pork is caramelized, tender and cooked through. 

Prepare the toppings

  1. With a sharp knife, shred the cabbage and add to a mixing bowl.
  2. Season the cabbage with a teaspoon of olive oil, a few tablespoons of fresh lime juice and a generous pinch of salt. 
  3. Blend together sour cream, a splash of water, lime juice, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor or an immersion blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. 

Assemble the tacos

  1. Char the corn tortillas in a hot pan or over a direct flame until the edges start to char.
  2. Add a spoonful of cabbage to the tortillas then a slice of pork belly.
  3. Top with fresh jalapeño slices and a drizzle of sour cream sauce.
  4. Serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 616kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 21g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 257mg (11%) Potassium 485mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 456IU (9%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 159mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 616 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 616kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 257mg 11%
Potassium 485mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 456IU 9%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 159mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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