Pork belly: meaning, definitions and examples

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pork belly

 

[ pɔːk ˈbɛli ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food delicacy

Pork belly is a boneless cut of fatty meat from the belly of a pig. It is highly prized in many cuisines for its rich flavor and tenderness. Pork belly is often used to make dishes like bacon, pancetta, and pork belly buns.

Synonyms

bacon, fatty pork, pancetta

Examples of usage

  • Pork belly is commonly braised, roasted, or grilled.
  • Many Asian cuisines use pork belly in dishes such as Korean samgyeopsal and Chinese braised pork belly.
  • Pork belly can be found on the menus of many trendy restaurants.

Translations

Translations of the word "pork belly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barriga de porco

🇮🇳 सूअर की पेट

🇩🇪 Schweinebauch

🇮🇩 perut babi

🇺🇦 свинячий живіт

🇵🇱 brzuch wieprzowy

🇯🇵 豚バラ肉 (buta bara niku)

🇫🇷 poitrine de porc

🇪🇸 panza de cerdo

🇹🇷 domuz göbeği

🇰🇷 돼지 삼겹살 (dwaeji samgyeopsal)

🇸🇦 بطن الخنزير

🇨🇿 vepřový bůček

🇸🇰 bravčový bôčik

🇨🇳 猪肚 (zhū dǔ)

🇸🇮 svinjska trebušina

🇮🇸 svínakjöt

🇰🇿 шошқа еті

🇬🇪 ღორის მუცელი (ghoris muceli)

🇦🇿 donuz qarın

🇲🇽 panza de cerdo

Etymology

The consumption of pork belly dates back thousands of years, with evidence of its use in ancient China and Rome. It has long been a popular ingredient, prized for its flavor and versatility in cooking. In modern times, pork belly has become a trendy item on restaurant menus, enjoyed by food enthusiasts around the world.