How to Use pork belly in a Sentence

pork belly

noun
  • Lay the pork belly on top, then cover with the rest of the mix.
    — Cameron Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 May 2021
  • Choose from starters like a lump crab tostada or crispy maple pork belly.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2019
  • Sure, the pork belly could have used a bit of caramelization and a hint more salt.
    — Gordon Hamersley, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022
  • Pancetta is pork belly, same as bacon, but cured with salt and spices rather than smoked.
    — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Rich pork belly, julienne carrot and jalapeño fill the maw of a bao bun.
    — Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022
  • There are bits of ground pork mixed throughout and one large slab of chashu-pork, or pork belly.
    — Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • But the star of the meal (alas, sampled only by me) was my pork belly.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 17 July 2019
  • Pork shoulder was great, sure, but pork belly in big chunks was even better.
    — Sheldon Simeon, Robb Report, 22 June 2021
  • The menu will include pho, pork belly and spring rolls, among other items.
    — Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Get your dog topped with kimchi, spicy chili, pork belly, or Asian slaw.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
  • For the main entree, choose from adobo pork belly, uni pasta or kabocha squash gateau.
    — Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The menu includes lobster bisque, short ribs, pork belly and filet mignon.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
  • The onion and lemon zest cut through the oil, and a single circle of pork belly adds heft.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Menu highlights include pork belly flat bread, fifth and chips (aka fish and chips).
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
  • Her holding up a fresh slab of pork belly, proud and beaming at the camera.
    — Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022
  • Slivers of pork belly hiding in the sea of cheese were a nice surprise, too.
    — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 8 June 2018
  • Note the flourish of chive and thyme flowers scattered on the mound of pork belly.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 19 June 2019
  • The menu is likely to change weekly, with dishes like chashu pork belly up next.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2019
  • 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
  • The baklava Wellington is filled with pork belly and served with romesco sauce.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • My favorite dish has to be thịt kho trứng (caramelized Vietnamese pork belly and eggs).
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2023
  • People can add pork belly, pulled pork or tofu to any of the dishes for $4.
    — Linh Ta, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
  • The soup is stocked with pork belly, bamboo shoots, leafy greens, naruto fishcakes and green onion.
    — Teri Webster, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2021
  • The texture of the whole sandwich is as layered as a perfect slice of pork belly.
    — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 30 Jan. 2020
  • The pork belly was flavorful and juicy and the bacon added a welcome crunch.
    — Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Come for the pork belly banh mi, stay for the Whirlpool and Santilli.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Best of the lot was a pork belly option, the meat sliced and fried to pleasurable crispiness.
    — courant.com, 5 Oct. 2019
  • Immersion, the least common of the three, is where the pork belly is submerged in brine.
    — Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2021

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