pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

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Bathed in garlic and dried chili peppers (and sometimes tossed with thin slices of pork belly for a non-vegetarian option), the dish’s signature is that the cabbage is hand-torn rather than knife-cut. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 Proteins include beef short rib, bulgogi beef, ribeye, pork belly and shrimp teriyaki. Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 Food and drink A destination among Parisians, the old-world brasserie on the ground-floor has plush banquettes and soaring ceilings and serves up comforting Parisian classics, from chicken liver pâté to roasted pork belly with crisp frites. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 The dogs will be also be available to all fans at the Heartland Markets for $17, while the pork belly mac and cheese will be offered for $11 at Chef Tony's Stand. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pork belly

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pork belly was in 1863

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“Pork belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork%20belly. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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