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Fatback - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Fatback is a strip of fat from the back of a pig, often used in cooking to add flavor or make lard. It is common in Southern and soul food dishes.

fatback

/ˈfætˌbæk/ /ˈfætˌbæk/

Definition:

A cut of pork from the back of a pig, consisting of fat with some lean meat.

Synonyms:

pork fat, lard, salt pork

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

lean meat, vegetable oil

Common Collocations:

fried fatback, salted fatback, fatback and beans

Derivatives:

fatbacked, fatbacking

Usage Tips:

Use 'fatback' to refer to the fatty part of pork, often used for flavoring in cooking.

Common Phrases:

fry up some fatback, fatback and greens, fatback seasoning

Etymology:

Derived from 'fat' + 'back,' referring to the fatty dorsal portion of a pig.

Examples:

  • 1. The chef fried fatback for extra flavor.
  • 2. Fatback is often used in Southern cooking.
  • 3. She added diced fatback to the beans.
  • 4. The recipe calls for salted fatback.

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