How To Make Pork Belly Soft Tacos 

Ingredients:

For the Pork Belly:

• 2 lbs pork belly, skin removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

For the Tacos:

• Soft corn or flour tortillas
• 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Lime wedges

For the Sriracha Mayo:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions:

Prepare the Pork Belly:

1. Season the Pork Belly:
   • Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
   • Mix together the smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chilli powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
   • Rub the spice mixture all over the pork belly.
2. Sear the Pork Belly:
   • In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
   • Add the pork belly and sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
3. Slow Cook the Pork Belly:
   • Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar to the skillet.
   • Bring to a simmer, then cover the skillet and transfer it to the preheated oven.
   • Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the pork belly is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
4. Rest and Shred the Pork Belly:
   • Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
   • Shred the pork belly into bite-sized pieces using two forks.

Prepare the Sriracha Mayo:

1. Mix the Sriracha Mayo:
   • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and lime juice.
   • Mix until smooth and set aside.

Assemble the Tacos:

1. Warm the Tortillas:
   • Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until warm and pliable.
2. Assemble the Tacos:
   • Place a generous amount of shredded pork belly on each tortilla.
   • Top with sliced red and green cabbage, fresh cilantro, red onion, and avocado slices.
   • Drizzle with the Sriracha mayo.
3. Serve:
   • Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Enjoy your delicious pork belly soft tacos! These tacos are packed with flavour and sure to be a hit at any meal.