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Easy Pork Belly Tacos
Juicy pork belly tacos served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, spicy sour cream sauce and jalapeños.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 616 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
Cook the pork belly
- 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.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- 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.
- 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.
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Prepare the toppings
- With a sharp knife, shred the cabbage and add to a mixing bowl.
- Season the cabbage with a teaspoon of olive oil, a few tablespoons of fresh lime juice and a generous pinch of salt.
- 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
- Char the corn tortillas in a hot pan or over a direct flame until the edges start to char.
- Add a spoonful of cabbage to the tortillas then a slice of pork belly.
- Top with fresh jalapeño slices and a drizzle of sour cream sauce.
- Serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.