Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 1,050kcal 52%
Fat 80g 123%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Protein 70g 140%
Cholesterol 200mg 66%
Sodium 800mg 33%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Tacos de Castacán Con Queso (Yucatecan Pork Belly and Cheese Tacos)

Name: Tacos de Castacán Con Queso (Yucatecan Pork Belly and Cheese Tacos)
Total time: 420 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Castacán:; 2 pounds (1kg) fresh, skin-on pork belly; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup (235ml) melted lard or vegetable oil; 4 cloves; 1 whole orange (preferably bitter Seville orange), cut into quarters; 1 cinnamon stick, broken into 4 shards; 4 medium cloves garlic; To Finish and Serve:; Kosher salt; 12 ounces (340g) shredded Oaxaca or low-moisture mozzarella cheese; Warm corn tortillas; Yucatán-Style Habanero Salsa (or your favorite salsa); Lime wedges; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Total 7h

This flavorful Yucatecan dish features succulent pork belly crisped to perfection, served alongside shredded cheese on warm corn tortillas. Marinated in garlic, cloves, and orange, then fried in lard or oil, these tacos boast a perfect balance of juicy pork and melty cheese, finished with tangy habanero salsa and zesty lime.

Nutrition Facts

Tacos de Castacán Con Queso (Yucatecan Pork Belly and Cheese Tacos)

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For The Castacán

To Finish And Serve

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