Crispy Alabama Grilled Pork Belly with White Sauce

Introduction

There's nothing better than crispy, juicy pork belly fresh off the grill. This recipe uses the high heat of the Arteflame grill to sear thick slices of pork belly at over 1,000°F, locking in all the flavorful juices before finishing them to perfection on the flat cooktop. A drizzle of tangy Alabama white sauce brings everything together for an irresistible bite.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork belly, cut into thick slices
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
• 1 cup Alabama white sauce
• Wood for grilling

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Arteflame grill

1. Pour some vegetable oil onto three paper napkins.
2. Place the soaked napkins inside the grill.
3. Stack firewood over the napkins and light the paper.
4. Allow the grill to heat up for about 20 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the pork belly

1. Pat the pork belly slices dry with paper towels.
2. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.

Step 3: Sear the pork belly

1. Place the pork belly slices onto the center grill grate.
2. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes at over 1,000°F until a deep golden-brown crust forms.

Step 4: Finish cooking on the flat griddle

1. Move the seared pork belly to the flat cooktop.
2. Cook slowly until the internal temperature reaches 175°F (remove at 160°F).
3. Occasionally flip for even cooking.

Step 5: Serve with Alabama white sauce

1. Remove the pork belly and let it rest for 5 minutes.
2. Drizzle generously with Alabama white sauce and serve hot.

Tips

• Always remove the pork belly from the grill when it’s about 15°F below the target temperature as it continues cooking while resting.
• Use wood for fuel to enhance the flavor with a smoky touch.
• Grill extra slices—you won’t regret it!

Variations

• Spicy Alabama Pork Belly: Add cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix and a few dashes of hot sauce to the Alabama white sauce.
• Honey Glazed Pork Belly: Brush a mixture of honey and soy sauce onto the pork belly while grilling.
• Garlic Herb Pork Belly: Use fresh chopped rosemary and thyme in the seasoning.
• Asian-Inspired Pork Belly: Marinate in soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil first.
• BBQ Glazed Pork Belly: Coat in a smoky barbecue sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.

Conclusion

Grilling pork belly on the Arteflame grill ensures a perfect balance of crispy and juicy textures. The deep sear locks in the flavor while the Alabama white sauce adds a tangy finish. Try out one of the variations to switch things up and enjoy this mouthwatering dish year-round.

Best pairings

• Grilled corn on the cob with butter
• Roasted sweet potatoes
• Coleslaw
• Grilled asparagus
• A cold, crisp beer or a smoky bourbon