Ancho Pork Belly Tacos? Yes Please!

[RG 2.0]

So it would have it that my Wife can cook her tail off. She would burn water when we first got married but she has come a LONG way since then

Her latest creation was a spiffy little taco that she made from a pork belly rubbed in some Ancho Chili powder and other things that she did a dry brine in overnight. She cooked it in two stages, 30 minutes at 500° and an hour at 275° (the benefits of having multiple cooking vessels I guess).

Here's what it looked like on the grill

Here it is resting

She made up some pickled red onions and a multi pepper salsa that she served in some Blue Corn "bowls". She took some fresh pineapple and diced into cubes and dusted in the ancho rub and sauteed in a pan. She then warmed a flour tortilla in another pan and topped it with the pork belly slices, pineapple, pickled red onions, fresh avocado slices, cilantro and queso fresco and a little lime squeeze. Served with some black beans and cilantro rice and it was MAHVELOUS!!!!

Here is a close up showing the goods

Here's a few more pics to drive the point home, lol

Thanks for looking!

 

[BedouinBob]

You are a lucky man RG! 

 

[RG 2.0]

You are a lucky man RG! 

Yes I am! I am lucky that she likes to cook. She likes to cook new things anyway, it's not like when we first got married and she would cook Hamburger Helper for dinner. Now that she has the tools and the knowledge to make killer grub, she enjoys it!

My hobby and passion for outdoor grilling/smoking got her excited about it and she began watching me and then jumping in herself. I've created a monster but in this case, it's a good thing!

 

[DivotMaker]

Creative!  Thumbs-up to Mrs. RG!

 

[SconnieQ]

Nice job with the plating. Looks like a fancy restaurant!

 

[gregbooras]

Looks excellent Jason!

Greg

 

[RG 2.0]

Thanks guys! I'll pass the compliments onto the Mrs.

She loves to hear it

Her name is Stephanie, she is on my old hangout still as Steph (creative isn't it?) and is my equal or even better when it comes to cooking. I have no problem admitting that, especially since I get the joy of eating her amazing dishes!!!