Grilled Pork Belly

By Birgitta

(Παντσέτες στα κάρβουνα)

In Greece, pantsetes are served much like a pork souvlaki is…grilled, finished off with some lemon juice and seasoned with sea salt and a sprinkle of Greek oregano. Often, the souvlaki or panteses are served on slices of rustic bread, which acts as a sponge to the juices from the meat. The simply pleasure of good bread with a souvlaki or pantsetes is hard to beat.

Ingredients

• 1 kg. of pork belly (skin removed if desired)
• sea salt
• black pepper
• fresh lemon juice
• dried Greek oregano

Preparation

Step 1

Pre-heat your gas or charcoal grill. You’re aiming for a medium-high heat.

Cut the pork belly along the short side into approx. 1/2 inch slices.

Just before your grill is ready, season your pork belly cutlets with some salt & pepper and place on your pre-heated grill.

Grill over medium-high heat on each side for about 5-6 minutes.

Squeeze some fresh lemon juice on the pork belly and sprinkle with some sea salt and dried Greek oregano.

Serve on top of slices of crusty bread, with some Greek fries, a salad and some cold beer.