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Grilled Pork Belly

Name: Grilled Pork Belly
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1 kg pork belly (with rind); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 3 crushed garlic cloves; 2 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar

Grilled pork belly is a juicy cut with crispy rind and tender meat. It's simply marinated and grilled until golden and crusty.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

12 min

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Total

2 h (plus 1-2 h marinating)

🥘Ingredients

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein

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Yield

4-5 slices grilled pork belly (~1 kg)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 1-2 days refrigerated, reheat on grill.

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Freezer

Can be frozen raw marinated for 2-3 months, thaw gradually.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 200 g)

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Calories

320 kcal

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Protein

18 g

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Fat

26 g

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Carbohydrates

1 g

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Fiber

0 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Garlic sauce

🥂Warm polenta

🥂Assorted pickles

🥂Fresh red onion

💡Variations

With honey: add 1 tbsp honey to marinade for glaze.

With soy sauce: add 2 tbsp soy sauce to marinade.

Spicy: add hot peppers to marinade.