5+1 Ways We Use Iberico Pork Belly at Home

Iberico pork belly is not just “another bacon”

When people try our 100% Iberico Bacon Panceta by BEHER for the first time, the reaction is usually the same: they expect something similar to regular bacon… and it’s completely different.

It has more flavor, better fat, and a different texture overall. And because it comes from purebred acorn-fed Iberico pigs, you can really notice it once it hits the pan.

Most people buy it for breakfast, but honestly, it has way more uses than that.

1. Pan-fried with eggs

The easiest way to understand this product is to cook it simply in a pan.

Crispy on the outside, still juicy inside. It works incredibly well with eggs, mainly because the fat has so much more flavor than standard bacon.

You don’t really need much else.

2. In burgers (this changes a lot)

A burger with Iberico pork belly is on another level.

It’s not just about texture — it adds a huge amount of flavor. And because the fat is cleaner and better marbled, it cooks much better too.

We use it quite a lot in smash burgers, especially with milder cheeses.

3. With pasta

This one surprises people, but it works really well.

Iberico panceta adds a lot of depth to simple pasta dishes. Carbonara, mushroom pasta, or even something basic with garlic and olive oil.

You don’t need much to completely change the dish.

4. In traditional Spanish recipes

This is where the difference really stands out.

In lentils, bean stews, or slow-cooked dishes, Iberico pork belly gives a depth of flavor that’s hard to get with regular bacon.

And when it cooks slowly, the fat becomes incredible.

5. Just on its own

Sometimes we overcomplicate things.

The truth is, this panceta works perfectly on its own, just cooked on a pan and sliced thin. Maybe some bread on the side, and that’s enough.

+1. On the grill at BBQs

This is probably one of the most underrated ways to use it.

When cooked on a grill or barbecue, the fat slowly renders and picks up that smoky flavor that works incredibly well with Iberico pork.

The outside gets slightly crispy while the inside stays juicy, and because of the marbling, it doesn’t dry out as easily as regular bacon.

We usually slice it a bit thicker for the grill and serve it simple — maybe with bread, grilled vegetables, or just straight off the barbecue.

If you’re doing a BBQ and want something different from standard supermarket bacon, this is one of the easiest upgrades you can make.

Why this panceta is different

The 100% Iberico Bacon Panceta by BEHER is, as far as we know, the first and only 100% Iberico pork belly available in the USA, and it’s exclusive to Ibérico Taste.

It’s made from purebred Iberico pigs raised free-range and fed on acorns. It’s also completely natural, with no preservatives or additives.

Once you taste the fat and the flavor, you quickly understand why it doesn’t feel anything like regular bacon.

Where to buy Iberico pork belly in the USA

If you want to try something genuinely different, you can find our 100% Iberico pork belly online at Ibérico Taste.

It’s one of those products that’s hard to explain until you actually try it.