Mesquite Smoked Pork Belly Tacos

[chilerelleno]

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Pork Belly Tacos
Mexican Rice
Fresh Guacamole and Salsa
And all the best fixings

Step #1
Buy the meatiest pork belly you can find.

Step #2
Make several cups worth of homemade Red Fajita rub, and then rub with lots of love.
Wrap and let brine overnight.

Step #3
Mix Mesquite and Ultimate Blend pellets 2:1 ratio.
Fire up the RecTeq to 350°.
Cook the belly for approx 3 hours and then braise for two more.

Step #4
Slice and make tacos!

 

[tallbm]

Mmmmmm looks so good! Great meal man and love that mesquite smoke!

 

[Sven Svensson]

You probably can’t make better tacos than that. Amazing. I’m impressed.

 

[Texas Cookin']

These look awesome Chile! Great way to use belly.

 

[chilerelleno]

Mmmmmm looks so good! Great meal man and love that mesquite smoke!

Appreciate it, mesquite is good stuff used properly/in moderation.

 

[chilerelleno]

You probably can’t make better tacos than that. Amazing. I’m impressed.

Very kind, thanks! They were so tasty.

 

[chilerelleno]

These look awesome Chile! Great way to use belly.

Thank you, yes, yes it is.

 

[indaswamp]

Awesome Chile! Looks delicious! Tell me more about that Red fajita rub...

 

[bauchjw]

Holy smokes that is an incredible cook and looks beautiful! Great job!

 

[chilerelleno]

Awesome Chile! Looks delicious! Tell me more about that Red fajita rub...

Thanks, they were and will be... Lots of leftovers.

It's just a seasoning mix based off what I used to buy made by Lawry's and Badia.
I start with ground chile powders, usually Ancho and Guajillo, maybe some Arbol or Cayenne if I want more heat.
Fine ground sea salt, hot paprika, granulated garlic and onion and cumin.
Sometimes I'll add some ground Mexican oregano.

 

[chilerelleno]

Holy smokes that is an incredible cook and looks beautiful! Great job!

Muchos gracias!

 

[Bigtank]

Wow looks mighty tasty, the RT is treating you well.

 

[gmc2003]

Looks great John, happy to see your back in the saddle.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[tx smoker]

Lordy lordy John, that all looks amazing my friend!! That final plated shot is 5-star restaurant quality. Simply stunning and I can only imagine how amazing the flavors were.

Robert

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Taco looks amazing!

 

[JLeonard]

Man the colors in the last shot is amazing! And I bet the tacos tasted even better than they looked.

Jim

 

[smokerjim]

They look excellent

 

[bakerman]

Is it real spicy? My diverticulitus won't be happy if it is. Looks amazing Chile!

 

[chilerelleno]

Wow looks mighty tasty, the RT is treating you well.

Thanks.
I like the RT, and it's too easy to cook on.
Like anything though, it has it's pros/cons.
Con, I don't like having to unload the hopper to switch woods.

 

[chilerelleno]

Looks great John, happy to see your back in the saddle.

Point for sure
Chris

Thanks, me too bro, me too.
On my feet, in the saddle and in the black again.