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Synonyms: smoked bacon, bacon.

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Pork belly is one of the most versatile and delicious cuts of pork, recognizable by its harmonious marbling of fat and lean meat, which gives it a melt-in-your-mouth texture and an incomparable flavor. Sourced from the animal’s belly, it can be prepared in a multitude of ways depending on the butcher’s expertise: plain or simply trimmed for cooking, salted, smoked, cured, transformed into bacon, diced into lardons, rolled and braised as chashu, or even slow-cooked to become a dish in its own right. Each preparation method yields a distinct flavor profile, ranging from the mildness of fresh pork belly to the complex, woody notes of smoked pork belly.

In the kitchen, this cut lends itself to an impressive variety of uses. When fresh, it can be roasted, confit, grilled, or slow-cooked to produce tender, caramelized meat. When cut into lardons, it serves as an aromatic base for countless dishes: soups, quiches, omelets, legumes, sautéed vegetables, or stews. As salted or smoked bacon, it adds depth and character to traditional dishes, from simmered beans to sautéed potatoes, as well as sauces and stuffings. Its presence extends far beyond French cuisine: it can be found in Japanese ramen as chashu, in Anglo-Saxon baked beans, in many German soups, or grilled in Spanish and Asian cuisine.

Versatile, economical, and full of flavor, pork belly is a true culinary staple, capable of enhancing both everyday dishes and more elaborate recipes, while embodying a tradition of making the most of every part of the animal.

Vietnam

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Caramelized Pork Belly

Here is a delicious Vietnamese recipe for caramelized pork belly. I adapted it from a recipe featured in an article in Le Monde, which was published after the newspaper visited Huy Vy Phan. With this ...

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Cream of Mushroom Soup with Crispy Bacon

This year, we made this creamy mushroom soup with crispy bacon as a starter for our Christmas dinner, and it was a huge hit! So I’m sharing the recipe for this delicious soup with you—it’s a surefire ...

Alsace and Lorraine

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Quick and Easy Alsatian Sauerkraut with Toppings

I love sauerkraut, but since I’m not from Alsace at all, I never learned how to make it. It seemed really complicated to me, and I’d never tried it before… But now I have, thanks to this quick and ...

Belgium

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Flemish Beef Stew with Beer

Here’s the recipe for Flemish beer stew, which my brother and I made for a Christmas dinner. It took quite a bit of effort to prepare this delicious dish, with its mile-long list of ingredients 😅 But ...

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Honey-Ginger Confit Pork Belly

Here is my recipe for honey-ginger confit pork belly, which we made for Christmas dinner this year. Cooking and Side Dishes This pork belly marinated overnight in a soy sauce mixture with honey, ...

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Cream of Jerusalem artichoke soup with bacon

Here is my recipe for Jerusalem artichoke and bacon soup, inspired by Chef Cyril Lignac’s version. Personally, I prefer my bacon crispy, which is why I’ve tweaked the original recipe. The still-warm ...

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Pork Stir-Fry with Chorizo

A simple pork stir-fry with onions, smoked bacon, and chorizo. Best served with fresh pasta. ...

Italy

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Butternut squash risotto with grilled bacon and walnuts

Here is my take on the recipe for butternut squash risotto with bacon, inspired by the version created by Laurent Mariotte, the food columnist for France Info. It’s a dish that’s both easy to make ...