Best Belly

Slovenian cured pork belly from the Karst plateau, dry-salted and air-dried using the natural bora wind, holding EU PGI status as a defining product of the Karst microclimate.

Pancetta arrotolata is an Italian cured pork belly that is seasoned, then rolled tightly into a cylindrical shape before ageing, distinguishing it structurally from the flat pancetta tesa.

Pancetta tesa is a flat, unrolled Italian cured pork belly seasoned with salt, pepper, and spices, commonly used as a cooking ingredient and a staple of Italian charcuterie.

Polish cured pork belly equivalent to bacon, available smoked or unsmoked, a foundational ingredient in Polish cuisine used both as a standalone cold cut and in cooked dishes.

Smoked uncured bacon made without added nitrates or nitrites relies on natural celery powder or sea salt for preservation, appealing to consumers seeking minimally processed pork products.