Crispy Pork Belly Tacos with Pico de Gallo Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• BRAISED PORK BELLY:
• One 2-pound piece of meaty pork belly
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup melted lard or shortening
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 white onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 morita chiles or dried chipotle chiles
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• PICO DE GALLO:
• 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
• 4 ounces tomatillos, husked, rinsed and finely chopped about 3/4 cup
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 chile de árbol, crumbled
• 1/4 cup Mexican beer, like Negro Modelo
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• Kosher salt
• TACOS:
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 12 (5-inch) fresh corn tortillas, warm
• Lime wedges for serving