ISLANDER GRILLED CHEESE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 slices pork belly
4 ounces Cheddar, sliced
2 slices sourdough bread
4 fresh Thai basil leaves
Clarified butter, for grilling
1 heaping tablespoon Pineapple Sriracha Jam, recipe follows
1/2 English cucumber, cut into thin sticks
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups minced garlic
3/4 cup sliced peeled ginger
1/4 cup sriracha
6 pineapples, peeled, cored and cubed
2 stalks lemongrass
1/4 cup sugar
10 packs gelatin
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 bunches fresh cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • For the pork belly: Preheat a flattop to 350 degrees F.
  • Pour the olive oil onto the flat top. Add the pork belly and sizzle on each side until the edges are crisp and golden but the middle is still soft, about 2 minutes. (You can prepare the pork belly while the sandwich is melting on the flattop.)
  • For the islander grilled cheese: Place 2 ounces of Cheddar on each slice of bread, add the basil and close the sandwich. Ladle some clarified butter on the flattop and add the sandwich. Grill the sandwich until the bread is crisp and golden and the cheese is melted. Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board. Use a spatula to open the sandwich and add the pork belly. Add the Pineapple Sriracha Jam, then add the cucumber sticks. Close the sandwich and cut. Voila!
  • Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden. Add the ginger, sriracha, pineapples and lemongrass. Cook until the pineapple begins to break down and soften slightly, about 20 minutes. Remove the lemongrass. Use a stick blender to puree the mixture or puree the mixture in a blender in batches.
  • Mix the sugar and gelatin in a bowl, then add it slowly to the sauce. Bring to a hard boil and boil, skimming the foam off the top, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce. Let cool, then stir in the cilantro.

Roselyn Betinol
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I made this grilled cheese for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best grilled cheese they had ever had.


Connor Farrell
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This grilled cheese was delicious! The bacon and pineapple were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Crazysaures Rex
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This grilled cheese was okay. The bacon and pineapple were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would prefer a more traditional grilled cheese next time.


Debbie Botha
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I'm not a big fan of grilled cheese sandwiches, but this one was really good! The bacon and pineapple added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Hugo Feirreira
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This grilled cheese was easy to make and delicious! I used sourdough bread and added some sliced avocado. It was the perfect lunch.


Itz XHINE Music
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I made this grilled cheese for my family and they loved it! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the bread was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Simphiwe Mlambo
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This grilled cheese was amazing! The bacon and pineapple added a delicious sweet and savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.