pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

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Similar to Sweden, Norway's Christmas traditions include a Christmas Eve dinner, where ribbe, pork ribs or pork belly is often served, according to Oslo.com. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024 The affected products include pork belly, chicken feet, duck wings and beef shank. Bruce Gil, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024 Their pancit canton includes crispy pork belly lap cheong, shrimp, carrots, cabbage, bok choy, scallions and cantonese sauce. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 The menu will spotlight dishes from various Asian regions, with popular items such as bao buns, sashimi, uni toast, and crispy pork belly landing on the table. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024 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 11 Jan. 2025.

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