How to Use pork belly in a Sentence

pork belly

noun
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  • Lay the pork belly on top, then cover with the rest of the mix.
    — Cameron Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 May 2021
  • Sure, the pork belly could have used a bit of caramelization and a hint more salt.
    — Gordon Hamersley, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022
  • Eggs, pork belly, beignets and chilaquiles are on the menus of some of the best breakfast and brunch spots in the heart of the city.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Jan. 2022
  • Come for the pork belly banh mi, stay for the Whirlpool and Santilli.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2021
  • The Asian glazed pork belly tacos is one of the most popular dishes in the city.
    — Ben Jarrell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Rich pork belly, julienne carrot and jalapeño fill the maw of a bao bun.
    — Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Place the pork belly back into the skillet, fat side up.
    — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Their lumpia comes stuffed with chunks of pork belly, carrots and onion, and the shell is buttery and flaky shell.
    — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Sep. 2021
  • The meat cooler has thick cuts of pork belly and dwaeji kalbi to whisk over the searing grill.
    — Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Items such as the pork belly used in a lot of dishes went from $3 a serving to almost $6.
    — Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2023
  • Pancetta is pork belly, same as bacon, but cured with salt and spices rather than smoked.
    — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Immersion, the least common of the three, is where the pork belly is submerged in brine.
    — Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Her holding up a fresh slab of pork belly, proud and beaming at the camera.
    — Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022
  • Get your dog topped with kimchi, spicy chili, pork belly, or Asian slaw.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
  • When oil is hot, add the pork belly and cook until the edges are slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2021
  • My favorite dish has to be thịt kho trứng (caramelized Vietnamese pork belly and eggs).
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Or pork belly and roasted kimchi fried rice that’s enough for a table of four to share.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2022
  • Planks of pork belly, their crisped edges tingling with red chile and vinegar, flop over the sides of their tortillas.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2021
  • Note: Look for pork belly that is sold as one whole piece, about 2 inches thick, with a decent amount of fat.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Remove the ginger, garlic and mustard tubers to the bowl with the pork belly strips.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2021
  • Pork shoulder was great, sure, but pork belly in big chunks was even better.
    — Sheldon Simeon, Robb Report, 22 June 2021
  • The crispy pork belly seemed already perfected to me and my parents, 88- and 89-year-old Mom and Pop Chu.
    — Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2023
  • Dongpo Pork is made by braising a square of pork belly in soy sauce and sweet yellow wine.
    — Rebecca Stumpf, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Aug. 2022
  • The soup is stocked with pork belly, bamboo shoots, leafy greens, naruto fishcakes and green onion.
    — Teri Webster, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2021
  • Too good to leave behind, unfinished pork belly and duck breast are whisked away to be packed up.
    — Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2021
  • The four tostadas are pork belly, chicken, soy chorizo and mushroom.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2021
  • Once thoroughly smoked, the pork belly is cut into thick slices and sold by the pound from Dozier's meat counter.
    — Brittanie Shey, Chron, 21 Feb. 2022
  • Chicken wings come stuffed with sticky rice, and bone-in pork belly finds depth from oyster sauce and lemongrass.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Jan. 2022
  • David Beckham ordered brisket, pork ribs and pork belly burnt ends.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The Original Roy Hutchins will smoke prime rib and pork belly burnt ends, two items not on the other restaurants’ menus.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 14 June 2023

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