Pork Belly Tacos
User Reviews
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
18 hrs
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
1009 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pork Belly Tacos
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These pork belly tacos are made with slow-roasted spiced pork belly that's cubed and fried until crispy. Not your average Taco Tuesday.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds pork belly skin removed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup Mild vegetable oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Store-bought or homemade tortillas to serve
- chopped fresh cilantro to serve (optional)
- shredded cabbage salsa, sour cream, sliced avocado, and lime wedges, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (90°C).
- Lightly score the pork belly by making gentle slices using the tip of your knife at a diagonal across the top of the belly.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, cinnamon, and cumin. Rub the mixture evenly on the top and bottom of the belly. Wrap the belly in foil twice.
- Place the wrapped belly in a roasting pan and cook for 6 hours. The pork should be fork tender at this point, but if it’s not, pop it back in the oven and cook for 30 to 60 minutes more.
- Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it cool in its wrappings for 2 hours. Place, still wrapped, in the refrigerator and chill for 6 to 10 hours. It is best to let it chill overnight.
- Remove the pork from the fridge, unwrap it, and let it rest for 20 minutes. Gently pat dry, then cut it into 1-inch (2.5-cm) strips, then into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes.
- In a medium to large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons oil. Wait 6 minutes to make sure the oil is hot, then sauté the cubed pork in batches until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed for each subsequent batch. You can reduce the temperature to avoid burning, if needed. Remove from the oil and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Nestle into tortillas and sprinkle with cilantro, if using. Top with your favorite taco fixins and devour.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
1009kcal
(50%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
104g
(160%)
Saturated Fat
35g
(175%)
Monounsaturated Fat
45g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
928mg
(39%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1009 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 1009kcal | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 104g | 160% |
| Saturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 45g | 225% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 928mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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