pork belly
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pork belly
First recorded in 1945–50
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Back in the speakeasy lounge, guests favor lite fare like charcuterie and pork belly sliders from a menu curated by chef Travis Allen and culinary director Thomas Boemer, a multi-time James Beard award nominee.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
We especially enjoyed the chunky guacamole served with crispy pork belly, the yellowfin tuna tostados served with a pepita salsa matcha, and the butterflied bronzino served with a tomato avocado salsa and house-made tortillas.
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026
Under the heat lamps of the serving counter his team of chefs are busy carving a chunk of crispy pork belly, plating haddock fishcakes and replenishing huge bowls of new potatoes and roasted carrots.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024
“I don’t want to intimidate people because a lot of the time you can’t be real with your lawyer,” she tells me over our plates of pork belly lechon and Napa caesar salad.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2024
When Miss Maggie turned her back, I slipped Mouse a bit of pork belly from my bowl.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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