kylkiranka
Kylkiranka is a Finnish term that appears in culinary language and regional dialects. In its most common culinary sense, kylkiranka refers to a preparation involving strips of pork belly or bacon that are cooked until crisp. The slices may be salted, smoked, or dried before frying or baking, and the resulting product is similar in appearance and texture to crispy bacon. Kylkiranka is typically served as a side dish or used to flavor other dishes, such as stews or vegetables, and it may appear in traditional rural meals as a component of a larger plates or platters.
Etymology and usage vary by region. The word is generally understood as a combination of kylki (the
Historical context and contemporary use. References to kylkiranka appear in Finnish regional cookbooks and family cookery