potlikker

/ˈpɑːtlɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

liquid left over from cooking or frying, especially after frying bacon or other meat

“She used the potlikker to make a delicious soup.”

2. noun

a flavorful liquid obtained from cooking, especially as a byproduct of Southern-style fried chicken

“They served the potlikker as a side dish to their meal.”

Synonyms

  • pot liquor
  • scrapings

Antonyms

  • discard
  • waste