pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

Examples of pork belly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jordan Kahn of Vespertine, Meteora and Destroyer turns crisp-skinned pork belly into a cheesy Cubano sandwich with Gruyère, pickles and mustard. Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024 The pork belly was flavorful and juicy and the bacon added a welcome crunch. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2024 Jordan Kahn’s Pork Belly Cubano Chef Jordan Kahn of Vespertine, Meteora and Destroyer makes Cubano sandwiches with crispy-skin pork belly, mojo rub, pickles, mustard and Swiss cheese. Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024 How Is Bacon Made? Most bacon is made from pork belly, the flesh on the underside of a young pig. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pork belly 

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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 25 Oct. 2024.

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