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Pork Belly Tacos

These pork belly tacos are made with slow-roasted spiced pork belly that's cubed and fried until crispy. Not your average Taco Tuesday.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
18 hrs
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1009 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (90°C).
  2. Lightly score the pork belly by making gentle slices using the tip of your knife at a diagonal across the top of the belly.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Nestle into tortillas and sprinkle with cilantro, if using. Top with your favorite taco fixins and devour.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.