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Definition of pork belly

pork belly

Plural:pork bellies
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1

A boneless, fatty cut of meat from the abdomen of a pig, often roasted, braised, or used to make bacon and pancetta.

Example

"The chef prepared a slowly braised pork belly with a crispy skin and a sweet soy glaze."

2

American A financial commodity representing frozen cuts of uncured pork, historically traded in futures contracts on agricultural exchanges.

Example

"Investors closely watched the price of pork bellies alongside other agricultural commodities like wheat and soybeans."

Word Nuance & Usage

In culinary contexts, 'pork belly' refers specifically to the fresh, uncured meat, whereas the exact same cut is referred to as bacon or pancetta once it has been cured or smoked.

• Nearby Words

porgy
porifera
pork
pork belly
pork chop
porkfish
porpoise

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pork belly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pork%20belly
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