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Lamb BreastvsPork belly

lamb · pork · Approximate equivalent

Lamb breast is structurally the lamb equivalent of pork belly — alternating fat and lean layers that reward slow roasting or braising.

Translation takeaway

These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.

Open Lamb BreastOpen Pork bellySee substitutes
Raw Lamb Breast — Lamb Breast cut
Lamb Breast
Lamb · Breast

The breast is the belly of the lamb, situated beneath the rack and loin. It consists of alternating layers of fat and lean meat, similar in structure to pork belly. When braised…

NeckRackLoinChumpLegShoulderBreast
Raw Pork belly — Pork Belly cut
Pork belly
Pork · Belly

Pork belly is the boneless, fatty cut from the underside of the pig. It consists of alternating layers of fat and meat that render and crisp during cooking, creating…

HeadBladeArm ShoulderLoinLegRibsBellyHock
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Names by country

CountryLamb BreastPork belly
🇺🇸United StatesLamb BreastPork belly
🇬🇧United KingdomBreast of LambPork belly
🇫🇷FrancePoitrine d'agneauPoitrine de porc
🇪🇸SpainPecho de corderoPanceta
🇦🇷ArgentinaPecho de corderoPanceta
🇲🇽MexicoPecho de corderoPanceta de cerdo
🇵🇹PortugalPeito de borregoEntremeada
🇧🇷BrazilPeito de cordeiroBarriga de porco
🇮🇹ItalyPetto d'agnelloPancia di maiale
🇩🇪GermanyLammbrustSchweinebauch

Cook either one well

Beef braise in an unbranded Dutch oven

$$ · braised beef, lamb neck, pot roasts, and stews

Turn a tough cut tender in one pot

Browning meat on the stovetop, then braising it slowly in the oven.

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