These Sweet Chili Pork Belly Tacos are a delicious fusion of flavors, combining tender pork belly with a sweet and spicy chili sauce. Perfect for taco night or any casual gathering, this tacos recipe is sure to impress your guests.
The preparation is straightforward, and the result is a satisfying meal that brings together the richness of pork belly with the vibrant flavors of fresh toppings.
Delicious Sweet Chili Pork Belly Tacos
This recipe features crispy pork belly glazed with sweet chili sauce, served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh vegetables and herbs. It takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork Belly: Season the pork belly pieces with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork belly until crispy and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add Sweet Chili Sauce: Once the pork belly is cooked, pour in the sweet chili sauce and stir to coat the pieces evenly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Warm the Tortillas: In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place a generous amount of the sweet chili pork belly onto each tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and garnish with sliced jalapeños if desired. Serve immediately.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 20g