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Pork belly

Pork belly / 五花肉 wǔhuāròu / thịt ba chỉ

Flavor and role: A cut with layers of fat and meat; grilled it is rich and nutty, braised it becomes tender and juicy.
Typical dishes and uses: Grilled samgyeopsal, thit kho (Vietnamese caramel braise), dongpo pork, yakisoba (thinly sliced), feijoada.
Substitutes: Pork collar/neck (less fatty), bacon (cured and smoked, so reduce the seasoning).
Storage: Refrigerate 2-3 days, freeze 3-4 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Main countries: Korea · China · Vietnam
Used in this book: Feijoada (Black Bean and Pork Stew)Teppan Yakisoba Thit Kho (Vietnamese Caramel Pork and Eggs)Bandeja Paisa Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Sizzling Crêpes)Bossam (Korean Boiled Pork Wraps)Bún Chả (Hanoi Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles)Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp and Pork)Jjajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles)Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)Lu Rou Fan (Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice)Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savoury Pancake)Pancit Canton Homemade Shoyu Ramen Samgyeopsal (Korean Grilled Pork Belly)Twice-Cooked Pork (Hui Guo Rou)Bandeja Paisa de Lujo with Carne en Polvo and Meaty Chicharrón Bandeja Paisa Burrito with Hogao Salsa (Colombian × Mexican)Crackling Roast Pork Bánh Mì (Bánh Mì Heo Quay)Crispy Mekong-Style Bánh Xèo with Mung Beans and Coconut Cream Kimchi Bánh Xèo with Pork Belly and Gochujang Dipping Sauce Market-Style Thick Bindaetteok in Pork Fat Okonomiyaki-Style Bindaetteok Koryo-saram Kimchi Borscht Spiced Bossam with Sweet-Spicy Radish Bossam Tacos Garlic-Soy Bossam Rice Bowl Charcoal Bún Chả with Homemade Caramel and Crispy Shallots Kimchi Pork Belly Chow Mein (Korean x Chinese)Feijoada Completa with Garlic Kale and Farofa Coconut-Poached Pork and Tiger Prawn Summer Rolls Juicy Crisp-Lattice Gyoza (Hanetsuki)Stacked Gyros Loaf with Sumac Onions and Dill Tzatziki Seafood Pajeon Okonomiyaki Sanratanmen (Japanese Hot and Sour Ramen)Smoky Seafood Jjamppong with Homemade Chili Oil Crispy Pork Belly and Aged Kimchi Butter Fried Rice Crispy Aged-Kimchi Jeon with Pork Belly Aged-Kimchi Pork Belly Jjigae with Anchovy Broth Kimchi Jjigae Cheesy Crispy Fried Rice Hand-Cut Lu Rou Fan with Shiitake and Caramel Braise Mofongo Relleno with Shrimp Criollo Gochujang Pork Nikujaga with Glass Noodles Seafood Mix Okonomiyaki with Homemade Sauce Pork Kimchi Cheese Okonomiyaki with Gochujang Mayo Crispy Pork Pancit Canton-Bihon Siberian Pelmeni in Golden Beef Broth Tokyo-Style Clear Chicken Shoyu Ramen Jeju-Style Thick-Cut Pork Belly with Anchovy Dip Gochujang Pork Belly Tacos with Kimchi Salsa Honey-Soy Pork Belly Leek Roll Skewers Dashi Shabu-Shabu with Homemade Ponzu and Egg Zosui Sinigang Ramen with Seared Pork Belly Seafood Sundubu with Scallion Chili Oil Thit Kho To (Clay-Pot Caramel Pork Belly with Pickled Bean Sprouts)Thit Kho Ramen (Caramel Pork Belly and Jammy Eggs)Caramel Pork and Egg Mayo Toast Green Garlic Twice-Cooked Pork, Sichuan Restaurant Style Twice-Cooked Pork Tacos with Pickled Onion Twice-Cooked Pork Cheese Toastie Crispy-Noodle Yakisoba with Homemade Sauce Kimchi Cheese Yakisoba

Updated 2026-10-10