Authentic Mexican Crispy Pork Belly Tacos Easy Recipe

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Lettuce wraps lower carbs, while flour tortillas are more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: crema

Greek yogurt cuts calories while adding creaminess.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern.

Season pork belly with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.

Place pork belly on a baking sheet, skin side up, and roast for 2 hours until tender.

Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and roast for an additional 30 minutes until skin is crispy.

Remove pork belly from oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Slice pork belly into bite-sized pieces.

Warm corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until pliable.

Assemble tacos by placing pork belly on tortillas.

Top with diced onion, cilantro, sliced jalapeño, and avocado.

Drizzle with lime juice and sour cream.

Serve with hot sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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