Jalapeno Mango Pork Belly
Jalapeno Mango Pork Belly is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pork belly is slow-roasted until it is tender and juicy, and then topped with a sweet and spicy jalapeno mango salsa. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
Pork belly is a cut of meat that is taken from the belly of a pig. It is a fatty, flavorful cut of meat that is often used in dishes such as bacon, pancetta, and guanciale. Jalapeno mango salsa is a type of salsa that is made with jalapenos, mangoes, onions, and cilantro. It is a sweet and spicy salsa that is perfect for topping tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes. The combination of pork belly and jalapeno mango salsa is a match made in heaven. The fatty, flavorful pork belly pairs perfectly with the sweet and spicy salsa. This dish is sure to become a favorite of yours.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 140 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs pork belly, skin removed
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Score the pork belly skin in a criss-cross pattern and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika.
  3. Place the seasoned pork belly in a roasting pan and roast in the oven for 2 hours.
  4. While the pork is roasting, combine diced mango, jalapenos, garlic, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl to make the salsa.
  5. After 2 hours, remove the pork belly from the oven and top with the mango salsa.
  6. Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes until the pork is crispy and caramelized.
  7. Slice the pork belly and serve with the mango jalapeno salsa on top.
Why It Works
  • The slow-roasting process helps to render the fat in the pork belly, making it tender and juicy.
  • The jalapeno mango salsa adds a sweet and spicy flavor to the pork belly.
  • The combination of pork belly and jalapeno mango salsa is a match made in heaven.