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pork Definition

pork (pôrk)

noun

  1. Obsolete a pig or hog
  2. the flesh of a pig or hog, used as food, esp. when used fresh, or uncured
  3. Informal money, jobs, etc. received as pork barrel

Etymology: ME porc < OFr < L porcus, a pig < IE *poros, pig > farrow

pork Synonyms

pork

n.

Common cuts of pork include: ham, shank, tenderloin, loin, bacon, back, spareribs, back ribs, baby back ribs, side meat, shoulder, loin roast, crown roast, loin chops, shoulder chops, hock, Boston butt, plate, jowl, pig's feet, fat back;

pork Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • mince: Add to the minced pork, garlic and herbs.
  • marinate: Its vibrant restaurants specialize in delicious fresh fish, kebabs and marinated pork and very many have folk groups and dancing.
  • chop: Pork Pies Melton Mowbray raised pork pies are made from lard pastry, filled with chopped pork, topped off with pork jelly.
  • cook: Cook the pork cubes a few at a time, browning lightly on all sides.

Adjective modifier

  • sour: Local business people are lunchtime regulars, tucking into set menus of both crispy aromatic duck & sweet & sour pork.
  • free-range: The area is known for its excellent free-range pork and lamb, as well as seasonal game such as partridge and hare.
  • succulent: We believe the secret of cooking succulent pork lies in the slow maturing qualities of the meat allied with a good covering of fat.
  • fried: Don't put in the fried salt pork; throw it away.
  • lean: This is more than the researchers had hoped to achieve, since they didn't expect the pigs to produce leaner pork.

Modifies a noun

  • scratchings: The tray can also be used to crisp up pork scratchings, which for some are a rare delicacy.
  • pie: Yet in the world of pork pies, its name is a golden asset.
  • loin: Cover with cling film and cook over gentle heat Cut two portions of pork loin and fry until golden brown on all sides.
  • sausage: Bacon, Pork sausages, Mushrooms, Tomato [ cooked or raw ] Eggs; - boiled, poached, scrambled or fried.
  • chop: Pink pork chops on a bed of shredded nettles.
  • tenderloin: I like to take whatever meat or fish I have purchased - salmon or tuna, pork tenderloin, chicken breasts or beef.

Noun used with modifier

  • roast: Also works with roast pork & apple sauce, or the sweet & sour flavors in Chinese food.
  • belly: The menu is spot on with Baltic herrings with new potatoes or glazed belly pork with chinese cabbage!
  • pedigree: Pedigree pork is produced by dedicated breeders with small herds of pedigree pigs.
  • salt: Variation Add a little salt pork or bacon to the pan with the beans.

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