Pork belly — the essential ingredient for homemade bacon, rich ramen, and crispy porchetta — is a highly sought-after cut.

While dedicated butcher shops are the best source, getting a fresh, specialty cut in Belvidere, IL, often means checking local grocery stores and specialty meat departments.

Finding businesses that have officially registered since 2024 is difficult using general public searches, as that information is proprietary.

The list below highlights local and nearby options where you are most likely to find quality pork belly. Check ahead to ensure they have the desired cut in stock.

1. Walmart Supercenter (Meat Dept.): 2100 Logan Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008
2. Aldi: 1221 Logan Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008
3. Schnucks (Grocery Store): 1731 N State St, Belvidere, IL 61008
4. Countryside Meats & Deli (Nearby Specialty Butcher): 781 Highgrove Pl, Rockford, IL 61108
5. Pinnon’s Foods (Nearby Specialty Butcher): 2302 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61104

Whether you shop at a major grocery chain or take a short drive to a specialized Rockford butcher, sourcing quality pork belly for your next culinary creation in the Belvidere area is readily achievable. Happy cooking!