24 Pork Belly Tacos That Will Rewire Your Brain! 

August 29, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Pork belly is so tender and succulent that it practically begs to be put in tacos! And, there are so many different fillings and options that you can choose from to create delicious and unique pork belly tacos! If you are looking for the perfect pork belly taco recipe for you, then look no further: 

pork belly tacos

1. Simple Pork Belly Tacos 

This is a great recipe for when you want to make pork belly tacos on a weeknight – these tacos take less than an hour to make! All you have to do is to rub down the pork belly in taco seasoning and roast until tender. Then, you add the pork belly to tortillas, top off with veggies, and a homemade spicy sauce. 

Get the recipe here.  

Simple Pork Belly Tacos

2. Fried Pork Belly Tacos

These tacos are just bursting with flavor! The pork belly is fried until it is crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. These tacos are served alongside a charred salsa – the veggies are charred on a grill and then blended together. Make sure to also include the homemade avocado crema when serving the tacos. 

Get the recipe here.

Fried Pork Belly Tacos

3. Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pork Belly Tacos

Here, the pork belly is tossed in a sweet and spicy rub and then slow roasted. This ensures that the pork belly is oh-so-tender! You can top your tacos with sauteed peppers and simple slaw. You can also serve salsa and other toppings as you desire. 

Get the recipe here.

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pork Belly Tacos

4. Pork Belly Tacos with Crunchy Slaw

These pork belly tacos offer up tons of flavor and plenty of crunch! The pork belly is roasted and then coated with a sweet and savory hoisin sauce glaze. This is all served up with a salty and tangy homemade slaw. 

Get the recipe here.  

Pork Belly Tacos with Crunchy Slaw

5. Braised Pork Belly Tacos with Watermelon, Jicama, and Jalapeno Salsa

Want to do something really different and special with your pork belly tacos? This is the recipe to check out! Here, you go all out with the pork belly, brining it, searing it, and then sauteing it with aromatics before cooking in a tasty stock. Once done, top with a delicious and exotic salsa! 

Get the recipe here.   

Braised Pork Belly Tacos with Watermelon, Jicama, and Jalapeno Salsa

6. Pork Belly Tacos with Ancho Chili Roasted Pineapple and Avocado

One of the secrets to getting the pork belly just right is dry brining the pork belly with salt and sugar. Then, the pork is dusted with ancho chili powder and first roasted on high and then low. In the meantime, make the ancho chili pineapple. Top the pork belly tacos with the pineapple salsa, chopped avocado, and homemade pickled onions. 

Get the recipe here.

Pork Belly Tacos with Ancho Chili Roasted Pineapple and Avocado

7. Yucatecan Pork Belly and Cheese Tacos

These pork belly tacos do require a bit of time and effort. However, if you are looking for authentic, delicious, and unusual tacos, then this recipe is going to be worth all the work that you put into it! The pork belly is incredibly flavorful, tender, and just a little crispy. The cheese sprinkled over the tacos put the perfect finishing touches! 

Get the recipe here.

Yucatecan Pork Belly and Cheese Tacos

8. Crispy Pork Belly Tacos

It can be tricky to get pork belly that is crispy but not tough. This recipe takes care of this problem by cooking the pork belly in a savory broth in an Instant Pot. When the pork belly is nice and tender, it is then tossed in salt and roasted until tender! The pork belly is served on tortillas along with chimichurri, cheese, and any other desired toppings. 

Get the recipe here.

Crispy Pork Belly Tacos

9. Sweet and Spicy Pork Belly Tacos

Honey and chipotle peppers add a touch of sweetness and fieriness to these tacos! The pork belly is slow roasted before being sauteed and then glazed in the sweet and spicy sauce. Top your tacos with radish, onion, cilantro, and more of the taco sauce. 

Get the recipe here.

Sweet and Spicy Pork Belly Tacos

10. Habanero Pork Belly Tacos

These pork belly tacos are truly incredible! The pork belly is brined with herbs, spices, and a habanero pepper. The pork belly is then scored, stuffed with the habanero pepper, and roasted to perfection. This pork belly is added to tortillas and topped off with cheese. Each side of the folded tortilla is fried until crispy. 

Get the recipe here.

Habanero Pork Belly Tacos

11. Korean Pork Belly Burnt Ends Tacos

If you love the flavors of Korean food, then these are the tacos for you! These tacos are smoky, succulent, sweet, and spicy – just absolute perfection. The pork belly is covered in a delicious rub, smoked, glazed with a honey butter and brown sugar mix and then served with a delicious sauce. You can serve the pork belly with kimchi and other Korean inspired toppings. 

Get the recipe here.  

Korean Pork Belly Burnt Ends Tacos

12. Chipotle Pork Belly Tacos with Gochujang Mayo

This is a gorgeous mix between Korean and Mexican fare. Here, top the pork belly in a chipotle, adobo, tomato, and sugar sauce before roasting. While this is happening, make a sesame oil pickled onions, gochujang mayo, and jalapeno slaw. Pile all of this in a tortilla and enjoy! 

Get the recipe here

Chipotle Pork Belly Tacos with Gochujang Mayo

13. Pork Belly Ginger Tacos 

Here, the pork belly is slow cooked in chicken stock, ginger, and chilies. It is then dry brined and roasted until crispy. The pork belly is sliced and added to tortillas along with a slaw made from ginger, honey, garlic aioli, and crispy veggies. 

Get the recipe here.  

Pork Belly Ginger Tacos

14. Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Belly Tacos 

These pork belly tacos are so tender and flavorful. The pork belly is boiled and then braised in a Vietnamese simmer sauce. The pork belly is served alongside a homemade cilantro crema and your desired toppings. 

Get the recipe here.

Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Belly Tacos

15. Crispy Pork Belly Tacos with Spicy Tangy Mayo

The pork belly is oven roasted until crispy and then fried again for added crispiness. In the meantime, you make up a simple yet delicious sauce made from mayo, soy sauce, lime juice, and sriracha. Top the tacos off with green onions, cabbage, green onions, and cilantro. 

Get the recipe here.  

Crispy Pork Belly Tacos with Spicy Tangy Mayo

16. Braised Pork Belly and Sweet Potato Tacos 

Delicious and tender, these are the tacos to make when you want something a little different. The pork belly is marinated in a sweet and savory marinade before being browned and braised in the marinade. In the meantime, you make roasted sweet potatoes. Add the pork and potatoes to the tacos and add desired toppings. 

Get the recipe here.  

Braised Pork Belly and Sweet Potato Tacos

17. Roasted Pork Belly Tacos with Ginger Sesame Slaw

In this recipe, you keep the pork belly quite simple. This way you can enjoy the tender crispiness of the roasted pork belly along with how it is enhanced by the sesame ginger slaw and spicy mayo! 

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Roasted Pork Belly Tacos with Ginger Sesame Slaw

18. Smoked Pork Belly Tacos with Spicy Pickled Vegetables 

There is nothing quite like smoked pork belly – that smoky, sweet, and savory flavors combining with the tender pork belly. What kicks these tacos up a notch is that they are paired with homemade spicy pickled vegetables that offer the perfect level of flavor and crunch. 

Get the recipe here.

Smoked Pork Belly Tacos with Spicy Pickled Vegetables

19. Crispy Fried Pork Belly Tacos 

This is a great recipe if you like your pork belly well and truly seared. Pan fry the seasoned pork belly until it is golden brown. These tacos go best with seared street style tortillas. Load the tortillas with pork belly, pico de gallo, Southwest sauce, and other toppings! 

Get the recipe here.

Crispy Fried Pork Belly Tacos

20. Pork Belly Tacos with Green Onion Sauce and Pickled Watermelon Rind

This may not really be a mix that you are used to seeing when you think of pork belly but all these elements work beautifully together! The pork belly is just lightly seasoned and roasted until crispy. The stand out elements is the watermelon rind that is pickled in spices, apple cider vinegar, and agave as well as the green onion sauce made from green onions, avocado mayo, and more! 

Get the recipe here.

Pork Belly Tacos with Green Onion Sauce and Pickled Watermelon Rind

21. Al Pastor Pork Belly Tacos

The pork belly is marinated in gorgeous ingredients like achiote paste, Mexican oregano, cumin powder, chili powder, and pineapple juice before being smoked to perfection. The pork belly is set on the tortillas along with queso fresco and desired toppings. Serve alongside homemade pineapple salsa. 

Get the recipe here.

Al Pastor Pork Belly Tacos

22. Pork Belly Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Want a slightly healthier approach to pork belly tacos? Well, this recipe will do the trick! The pork belly is marinated in sauces and then smoked before being braised in the marinade. While this is happening, you whip up a pineapple salsa and spicy mayo to go along with the tacos. 

Get the recipe here.

Pork Belly Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

23. Smoked Pork Belly Carnitas

If you want a more authentic pork belly taco, then this is the recipe to go for! The pork belly is dry brined in traditional Mexican spices and then smoked until it is tender enough to be shredded. Pile the pork belly on top of tortillas and keep the toppings simple. 

Get the recipe here.

Smoked Pork Belly Carnitas

24. Grilled Pork Belly Tacos

Prefer grilled tacos instead? Well, this is the recipe. The pork belly is tossed in a rub and then grilled until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It is then served with a side of sweet corn salsa although you are free to choose your own toppings! 

Get the recipe here.  

Grilled Pork Belly Tacos

If you love pork belly and tacos, there are now dozens of ways for you to marry these two things together! Go ahead and discover all the ways that you can make delicious pork belly tacos! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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