Pork Belly Tacos Recipe
Make Pork Belly Tacos Recipe in just 3h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pork Belly
Taco Assembly
Method
Pork Belly Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Rub the pork belly with salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and olive oil, ensuring even coverage.
- 2
Cook the Pork Belly
Place the pork belly in a baking dish and cover it with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 2.5 hours or until the meat is tender. Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) to crisp the skin for an additional 20-30 minutes.
- 3
Rest and Slice
Once cooked and crispy, remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Slice into bite-sized pieces for taco assembly.
Taco Assembly
- 4
Prep the Ingredients
While the pork belly is resting, chop the fresh cilantro, dice the red onion, and slice the avocados.
- 5
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 6
Assemble the Tacos
Take a warm tortilla and add several pieces of the sliced pork belly. Top with diced red onion, fresh cilantro, and slices of avocado. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and add a dollop of sour cream.
- 7
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately while warm, with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.