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Pork Belly Tacos

Once you’ve mastered the art of braising pork belly, there’s no better way to enjoy it than some deeply flavored tacos.

By Steve McHugh
Feb 9, 2022
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20 Minutes
1 Servings
Easy

Homemade tacos don’t have to be relegated to a simple ground meat and shredded cheese affair. While it may be easy to get delicious tacos from your favorite neighborhood taco truck, making them at home opens up a wealth of possibilities.

This recipe comes from Chef Steve McHugh at San Antonio’s Landrace. Three tacos are a typical serving for one, but since you’ve braised an entire pork belly, the recipe can easily be multiplied for a crowd.

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Pork Belly Tacos

Once you’ve mastered the art of braising pork belly, there’s no better way to enjoy it than some deeply flavored tacos.

Steve McHugh

20 Minutes
1 Servings
Easy
Ingredients
  • For the Chipotle Mezcal Sauce:
  • 1 cup whole chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup distilled vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Mezcal
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • salt to taste
  • For the Avocado Puree:
  • 8 ounces avocado (about 1 large or 1½ regular sized avocados)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch sodium nitrate
  • Assembly & Garnish:
  • 3 ounces pork belly, braised
  • 3 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1/2 ounce chipotle Mezcal sauce
  • 1/2 ounce avocado puree
  • 1/4 ounce cilantro
  • 1 ounce pickled red onions
Instructions
    1.

    Prepare the Chipotle Mezcal Sauce by combining all ingredients in a blender and processing until smooth. Decant sauce into a squirt bottle and set aside.

    2.

    Prepare the Avocado Puree by pureeing all ingredients in a blender and pureeing. Place in a piping bag and set aside.

    3.

    Pan sear the pork belly pieces in Carbon Steel Skillet with a touch of oil until lightly brown and crispy.

    4.

    Dip the tortillas in water and place directly on the plancha or Carbon Steel Skillet.

    5.

    Lay the warmed tortillas on a Serving Platter and place a piece of pork belly in the middle of each tortilla.

    6.

    Garnish with chipotle sauce, avocado puree, cilantro, and pickled onions.