Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sowbelly

noun
/ˈsō-ˌbe-lē/
Definition
The belly or underside of a pig.
Examples
  • The traditional recipe called for sowbelly, which added a rich flavor to the dish.
  • Farmers often harvested sowbelly from their pigs to preserve and sell.
Meaning
Often used to refer to a type of salted or smoked pork belly that is derived from a pig.
Synonyms
  • pork belly
  • fatback
  • stomach