pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

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Over the years, dishes like pork belly banh mi, short rib sandwiches, Vietnamese-style chicken wings and lemon ricotta beignets became menu staples, while the restaurant’s patio became a regular spot for families. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 The best meals at Hawkers Asian Street Food are enjoyed with friends at a full table, with copious plates–among the options are pork belly baos, roti canai, chili crisp wontons, and chicken dumplings–to share. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 New items include a smash burger with bacon, cheese and thousand island dressing on a pretzel bun, a three cheese sandwich and roasted tomato soup, a turkey, bacon and Swiss cheese sandwich and a cob salad with habanero pork belly. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 Several spots have been on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, including my favorite, Bokujō Ramen, known for their pork belly and beef bone ramen. Midwest Living, 30 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 22 May. 2026.

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