pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

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Adobo, which opened in 2019, adds to that vibrant tapestry, serving dishes like pork belly lechon and chicken pancit bihon. Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025 People can add pork belly, pulled pork or tofu to any of the dishes for $4. Linh Ta, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025 Meat options include marinated bulgogi beef, pork belly, spicy chicken and garlic shrimp. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025 Among the claypot rice toppings at Chong Yuen Fong, which has a tearoom-style decor with a view of the kitchen, are barbecue eel, chicken feet, beef brisket, pork belly and salted fish. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025 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 12 May. 2025.

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