Fat Back

Pronunciation: /fæt bæk/

Definitions of fat back

noun a cut of pork that consists of a slab of fat with the attached skin and sometimes a small amount of lean meat

Example Sentences

A1 I like to cook with fat back because it adds flavor to my dishes.

A2 The recipe calls for fat back to be used as a base for the sauce.

B1 Fat back is a common ingredient in Southern cooking, often used to season vegetables.

B2 The butcher recommended using fat back in the stew for extra richness.

C1 The chef rendered the fat back to create a delicious cooking oil for frying.

C2 The gourmet restaurant served a dish with crispy fat back as a garnish.

Examples of fat back in a Sentence

formal The chef used fat back to add flavor to the dish.

informal I love cooking with fat back because it makes everything taste better.

slang Throw some fat back in the pot and let it sizzle.

figurative His wallet was so thick, it looked like a piece of fat back.

Grammatical Forms of fat back

• plural: fat backs
• comparative: fatter
• superlative: fattest
• present tense: fat back
• future tense: will be fat back
• perfect tense: has been fat back
• continuous tense: is being fat back
• singular: fat back
• positive degree: fat back
• infinitive: to fat back
• gerund: fat backing
• participle: fat backed

Origin and Evolution of fat back

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'fat back' originated in the United States, specifically in the Southern region where it refers to the layer of fat on the back of a pig.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the fatty cut of pork, 'fat back' has evolved to also refer to any type of fatty meat or even to describe someone who is overweight.