Smoked pork belly

Smoked pork belly is a popular cured meat product taken from the underside of the pig. The meat is typically heavily marbled with fat, which makes it exceptionally juicy and flavourful after smoking. Before smoking, it is salted or brined, then exposed to cold or hot smoke, giving it a golden-brown crust and an intense smoky aroma. In the kitchen it can be sliced or diced, it works wonderfully in sauerkraut soup, pea soup, bean stew, alongside potatoes or as part of a cold meat platter. It is one of the most beloved smoked products in Central European cuisine.