Grilled Pork Belly

 

Marinade that makes your grilled pork belly burst into your taste-bud. Grilling the perfect way with easy to make marinade.

For the marinade:

1 cup coarsely chopped green onions
1 cup coarsely chopped white onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 teaspoons grated ginger
1/3 cup corn oil
6 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon ground allspice
3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 kilo pork belly (liempo), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Procedures:

1 Prepare the marinade: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a large zip-close bag.

2 Put pork belly slices in the bag and seal. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

3 Preheat an indoor grill to medium or heat a grill pan brushed with oil over medium heat. Grill pork a few pieces at a time, about 6 to 8 minutes per side or until pork is thoroughly cooked. Serve with grilled ripe plantain slices, if desired.Garlic contains about 400 active substances, is rich in vitamins and minerals: adenosine, allicin, amino acids, fiber, vegetable fats, vitamin A, vitamin B1 and B2, vitamin C, iron, enzymes, essential oils, iodine, potassium, calcium, selenium, sulfur and phosphorus.