fatback

/fætˈbæk/

Definitions

1. noun

the fatty part of a pig’s back, often cured and used as a side dish

“She served the crispy fatback alongside the slow-cooked collard greens.”

2. verb

to cure and preserve meat, especially pork, with salt or other substances

“The butcher fatbacked the pork belly for several weeks before slicing it thinly.”

Synonyms

  • bacon
  • cured meat

Antonyms

  • lean meat