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
Preparing the Pork Belly
- 1
Prepping the Pork
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut too deep into the meat.
- 2
Seasoning
In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork belly, ensuring it's well coated.
- 3
Roasting
Place the pork belly on a roasting rack in a baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over the pork belly. Roast in the preheated oven for about 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and the skin is crispy.
- 4
Resting
Once done, remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for about 20 minutes before slicing.
Assembling the Tacos
- 5
Preparing the Tortillas
While the pork is resting, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until soft and pliable.
- 6
Slicing the Pork
Slice the rested pork belly into bite-sized pieces.
- 7
Taco Assembly
On each tortilla, place a few slices of pork belly. Top with chopped fresh cilantro, diced red onion, and slices of avocado. Drizzle with sour cream and a squeeze of lime juice. Add hot sauce to taste.
