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Fatback[edit]

Fatback is a type of pork that consists of the layer of fat under the skin of the back of a pig. It is a traditional ingredient in many cuisines and is used in a variety of dishes. Fatback is known for its rich flavor and is often used to add moisture and taste to recipes.

Culinary Uses[edit]

Fatback is commonly used in the preparation of sausages, where it provides moisture and flavor. It is also used in charcuterie to make products such as lardons and pâté. In some cultures, fatback is rendered to produce lard, which is used as a cooking fat.

In Southern United States cuisine, fatback is often used in soul food dishes. It is sometimes fried and eaten as a snack or used to season vegetables and beans.

Preparation[edit]

Fatback can be prepared in several ways. It can be cured, smoked, or salted to enhance its flavor and preservation. When used in cooking, it is often diced or sliced into small pieces.

Nutritional Information[edit]

Fatback is high in fat, particularly saturated fat, and is calorie-dense. It is not typically consumed in large quantities due to its high fat content, but it is valued for the flavor it imparts to dishes.

Cultural Significance[edit]

In many cultures, fatback is considered a delicacy and is used in traditional recipes. In Italy, it is used to make lardo, a type of cured fatback that is seasoned with herbs and spices. In Eastern Europe, fatback is often used in smoked meats and sausages.

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-'''Fatback''' is a cut of meat from a domestic [[pig]]. It consists of the layer of adipose tissue (subcutaneous fat) under the skin of the back, with or without the skin ([[pork rind]]). Fatback is a hard fat, distinct from the visceral fat that occurs in the abdominal cavity and is called "soft fat" and leaf lard. Unlike other parts of the pig rich in fat, such as [[pork belly]], fatback does not contain muscle tissue and is primarily used in cooking for its fat content and is a major ingredient in traditional charcuterie. Fatback is an important element of traditional cuisines in many cultures, particularly those of Europe and the Americas.
+== Fatback ==
-==Uses==
+[[File:Schwein_Speck.svg|thumb|right|Illustration of fatback from a pig.]]
-Fatback is used in a variety of ways. It is a crucial ingredient in many [[sausage]]s, providing both fat and flavor. In cuisines of the Southern United States, it is often rendered to produce [[lard]], or it is used to season cooking greens, beans, and other vegetables, imparting a rich flavor. Fatback is also used in the production of [[salt pork]] and can be salted and smoked to preserve it. In Italian cuisine, particularly in the regions of Umbria and Lazio, fatback is cured with salt and spices to produce [[lardo]], a type of salumi.
-==Culinary Uses==
+'''Fatback''' is a type of [[pork]] that consists of the layer of fat under the skin of the back of a [[pig]]. It is a traditional ingredient in many cuisines and is used in a variety of dishes. Fatback is known for its rich flavor and is often used to add moisture and taste to recipes.
-In cooking, fatback is valued for its deep, rich flavor and is used to add succulence to a wide range of dishes. It can be diced and rendered to produce a cooking fat of exceptional quality, known as lard, which is then used for frying or as a shortening in baking. Fatback can also be ground and mixed with leaner cuts of meat to improve the texture and flavor of sausages and meatloaves.
-==Nutritional Information==
+== Culinary Uses ==
-Fatback is high in saturated fats and cholesterol, making it a controversial ingredient in terms of health. However, it is also a source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin B12, niacin, and selenium. Moderation is key when incorporating fatback into a diet, especially for individuals concerned with heart health.
-==Cultural Significance==
+Fatback is commonly used in the preparation of [[sausages]], where it provides moisture and flavor. It is also used in [[charcuterie]] to make products such as [[lardons]] and [[pâté]]. In some cultures, fatback is rendered to produce [[lard]], which is used as a cooking fat.
-The use of fatback is deeply embedded in many culinary traditions around the world. It represents not only a source of sustenance but also a connection to cultural heritage and traditional cooking methods. In many cultures, the knowledge of how to cure, smoke, or render fatback is passed down through generations, preserving a link to the past.
-==See Also==
+In Southern [[United States]] cuisine, fatback is often used in [[soul food]] dishes. It is sometimes fried and eaten as a snack or used to season [[vegetables]] and [[beans]].
+== Preparation ==
+Fatback can be prepared in several ways. It can be cured, smoked, or salted to enhance its flavor and preservation. When used in cooking, it is often diced or sliced into small pieces.
+== Nutritional Information ==
+Fatback is high in [[fat]], particularly [[saturated fat]], and is calorie-dense. It is not typically consumed in large quantities due to its high fat content, but it is valued for the flavor it imparts to dishes.
+== Cultural Significance ==
+In many cultures, fatback is considered a delicacy and is used in traditional recipes. In [[Italy]], it is used to make [[lardo]], a type of cured fatback that is seasoned with herbs and spices. In [[Eastern Europe]], fatback is often used in [[smoked meats]] and [[sausages]].
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Pork]]
 * [[Lard]]
-* [[Pork belly]]
 * [[Charcuterie]]
+* [[Soul food]]
 * [[Sausage]]
-* [[Salt pork]]
+[[Category:Pork]]
 [[Category:Meat]]
-[[Category:Pork]]
+[[Category:Cooking fats]]
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