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.

Panceta a la Brasa
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

  1. Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Cut the pork belly into thick slices, about 1.5 cm each.
  3. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
  4. Rub the marinade evenly over the pork belly slices.
  5. 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.
  6. Once cooked, remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.
  7. 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