Panceta a la Brasa
Panceta a la Brasa is a deliciously smoky and crispy Spanish breakfast dish featuring grilled pork belly. It's rich in flavor and low in carbs, making it a satisfying choice to start your day.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
350 kcal
Ingredients
- Pork belly - 300 grams
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Sea salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped (for garnish)
Steps
- Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cut the pork belly into thick slices, about 1.5 cm each.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Rub the marinade evenly over the pork belly slices.
- Place the pork belly slices on the preheated grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are crispy and charred.
- Once cooked, remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
- Total Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.1 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in healthy fats that can provide sustained energy.
Tags
SpanishLow CarbBreakfast