Pork Belly Pulled Pork Tacos

  • Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
SMF is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

kilo charlie

Master of the Pit
Original poster
OTBS Member
SMF Premier Member
Sep 25, 2017
2,369
2,239
Iowa
Pork Belly Pulled Pork, Spicy Black Bean Tacos with Black Pepper Cheddar Cheese, Iceberg Lettuce, Red Cabbage, and Sweet Thai Chili Ranch Sauce.

20210905_164540.jpg


Tacos, especially with amazing layers are hard for me to photograph. You don't really get to see all the layers unless I stop and take pictures of each step.. which I did not do this time.

I started with a center cut Duroc Pork Belly and scored the fat side, rubbed it down with mustard and Meat Church Holy Voodoo rub. That went into the smoker at 225F until it reached 165F IT then wrapped in butcher paper until it was 204F IT.

With most of the fat melted out it was as simple as pulling a pork shoulder.

20210905_104307.jpg


20210905_162024.jpg


20210905_163240.jpg


Meanwhile, a shallot was diced up and put in a pot with some olive oil for a few minutes to soften up. A bunch of black garlic was added along with some salt, black pepper, cumin and a handful of chopped cilantro along with 1 can of black beans. I let those simmer for 20 minutes or so while the pork was resting.

20210905_163433.jpg


I mixed some shredded Iceberg Lettuce with some shredded red cabbage.

20210905_163950.jpg


I grated some Bourbon Barrel Smoked Cracked Black Pepper Cheddar Cheese.

20210905_164013.jpg


Lastly, I mixed some Sweet Thai Chili Sauce about 50/50 with some Ranch Dressing.

20210905_164000.jpg


I made the tacos starting with a layer of the beans, then the pork, the lettuce and cabbage and finished with the cheese and sauce.
 
Yes sir those look great Charlie!
Love that Holy Voodoo kick on everything and makes that pork belly shine!


Thank you!

It's the first time I have used it as I usually make my own rubs. I wanted to see what all the hype was about and even though it's pricey, it's definitely tasty!
 
SmokingMeatForums.com is reader supported and as an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.
Clicky