Cerdo Belly Tacos

Ingredientes

• para the cerdo Belly:
• 1 lb cerdo belly, skin-on, cut into bite-sized pieces 🐷
• 1 tsp sal 🧂
• 1 tsp pimienta negra 🌿
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada 🌶
• 0.5 tsp cumin ✨
• 2 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• 0.25 cup fresco orange juice 🍊
• para the Tacos:
• 8 pequeño corn tortillas 🌮
• 0.5 cup pickled red cebollas 🛑
• 0.5 avocado, sliced 🥑
• fresco cilantro, picado 🌿
• lima wedges para serving 🍋

Instrucciones

1. 1Prepare the cerdo Belly
2. 21️⃣ Season the cerdo Belly – In a bowl, combine sal, pepper, paprika ahumada, cumin, y minced ajo. Rub the seasoning evenly over the cerdo belly pieces. 🧂🔥
3. 3cocina the cerdo Belly
4. 42️⃣ Sear to Perfection – calienta aceite de oliva in a sartén over mediano-high calienta. Sear the cerdo belly pieces para 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are crispy y golden brown on all sides. 🍳🔥
5. 53️⃣ Slow cocina para Tenderness – Pour in orange juice, reduce the calienta to low, y cover. Simmer para 20 minutes, allowing the cerdo to become tender while retaining crispy edges. para extra crispiness, uncover para the last 5 minutes. ⏳✨
6. 6Prepare the Tortillas
7. 74️⃣ Warm the Tortillas – While the cerdo belly cooks, calienta corn tortillas in a dry sartén para about 30 seconds per side until soft y slightly charred. 🌮🔥
8. 8Assemble the Tacos
9. 95️⃣ Build the Tacos – Place crispy cerdo belly pieces on each tortilla. Top con pickled cebollas, avocado slices, y a sprinkle de fresco cilantro. 🍃🌮
10. 106️⃣ Finish con lima – sirve con lima wedges on the side, letting everyone add their own fresco citrus burst before enjoying. 🍋✨