Secreto Iberico a la Plancha
Grilled pork secreto with smoked salt.
Ingredients
- 600 g Pork loin
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Pimenton picante (hot smoked paprika)
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
Method
- Pat the pork dry and rub it all over with the garlic, smoked paprika, olive oil, and salt.
- Heat a grill pan until very hot and sear the pork, turning once, until charred outside but still juicy within, about 8 minutes total.
- Transfer the pork to a board and let it rest a few minutes so the juices settle.
- Slice the pork across the grain and serve with flaky salt.
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About Secreto Iberico a la Plancha
Secreto Ibérico a la plancha is a Spanish way with one of the pig's best-kept secrets — the secreto, a marbled cut hidden near the shoulder that's prized for its rich, beefy character. Rubbed with garlic, hot smoked paprika (pimentón picante), olive oil, and salt, the pork is seared hard on a very hot grill pan until charred outside while staying juicy within. The intramuscular fat is what makes the cut so forgiving: it bastes the meat as it cooks and keeps it tender even over aggressive heat.
Cooked in about eight minutes and rested so the juices settle, it's then sliced across the grain and finished with flaky smoked salt to underline that woodsmoke edge. The eating is all contrast — crusty, paprika-spiced char against succulent pink meat — and because it leans high-protein and low-carb, it makes a satisfying main without much around it. Traditionally it's a plancha or grill dish, so it suits summer cooking and pairs well with padrón peppers, a sharp salad, or simply good bread and a glass of red.
Secreto Iberico a la Plancha: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Secreto Iberico a la Plancha?
A serving has about 319 calories — 31.9g protein, 1.1g carbs, 21.3g fat, 0.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 31.9g of protein, roughly 40% of its calories.
Is Secreto Iberico a la Plancha gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Secreto Iberico a la Plancha has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How many servings does Secreto Iberico a la Plancha make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.