Posted on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Pork Recipes

Portuguese Pork Belly with Kale | Easy Authentic Recipe

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Crispy Portuguese pork belly with garlicky sautéed kale, seasoned with paprika, wine, and lemon. Easy, authentic, and full of flavor.

Recipe Info

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 35 min
Ready In1 h 35 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4 Servings

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories1075 kcal
Fat17 g
Carbs7 g
Protein107 g

Ingredients

8 slices of pork belly (each about 3 to 4 mm thick)4 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon sweet paprika1/2 cup of dry white wine (just about 150 ml)Juice of 1 lemonSalt and pepper (to taste)2 bunches of kale2 cloves garlic, minced4 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper (to taste)
8 slices of pork belly (each about 3 to 4 mm thick)4 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon sweet paprika1/2 cup of dry white wine (just about 150 ml)Juice of 1 lemonSalt and pepper (to taste)2 bunches of kale2 cloves garlic, minced4 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation

  1. Season the pork belly with salt, pepper, minced garlic, paprika, white wine, and lemon juice and set aside for about an hour or a little longer.
  2. Heat a grill. Once hot, cook the slices of pork belly until golden and crispy on both sides, and place 2 slices per plate.
  3. Bring a pot of water with salt to a boil.
  4. Add the kale and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Once done, drain well and set aside.
  6. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
  7. Add the kale and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring it a few times with a wooden spoon.
  8. Season the kale with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Divide the kale between the 4 plates (with the slices of pork belly already on them).
  10. Enjoy with a good glass of wine.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Paula

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