Name: “COCA” Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican / Barbecue
Ingredients: 2 kg Whole pork belly; 1 Red rub; 1 Smoked salt; 1 Canned cola soda; 1 Red onion; 2 cups Apple cider vinegar; 1/2 handful Cilantro; 1 Raw avocado and tomatillo salsa

Ingredients

2 kg Whole pork belly
1 Red rub
1 Smoked salt
1 Canned cola soda
1 Red onion
2 cups Apple cider vinegar
1/2 handful Cilantro
1 Raw avocado and tomatillo salsa

Directions

Step 1

Season the pork belly on both sides with red rub.
Step 2

Place the pork belly in an aluminum tray and pour 350 ml of cola soda around the edges.
Step 3

Place the pork belly on the grill over two-zone indirect heat, close the lid, and maintain at 350 °F or 180 °C for 3 to 4 hours or until reaching an internal temperature of 85-90 °C.
Step 4

Let rest for approximately 20-30 minutes.
Step 5

Serve the taco with raw avocado salsa.
For the pickled red onion
Step 6

Cut the red onion into julienne (thin strips) and chop the cilantro.
Step 7

In a bowl, mix the sliced onion, cilantro, apple cider vinegar, and smoked salt.

Notes:
Using cola in marinades and grilled preparations caramelizes the meat juices thanks to its sugars, providing a unique shine and sweet-and-savory contrast.

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