Definition

1. Noun:
   • The outer skin or peel of bacon: This refers specifically to the tough, often fatty outer layer that covers a slice or piece of bacon. It is typically removed before eating in some preparations but may be left on in others for flavor or texture.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe instructed her to remove the bacon rind before chopping.
  • He saved the bacon rind to add flavor to the soup.
  • The crispy bacon rind is considered a delicacy by some.

Advanced Usage

• "to render the bacon rind": To cook the rind slowly to melt out the fat.
  • She rendered the bacon rind to get lard for frying.

Variants and Related Words

• Rind (n): The tough outer layer of various foods (e.g., cheese rind, watermelon rind).
• Pork rind (n): The skin of a pig that has been fried or roasted until puffed and crispy; a related but distinct product from bacon rind.

Synonyms

• Bacon skin: A less common but descriptive synonym.
• Bark: Informal term sometimes used for a very crispy rind.

Related Phrases

• Rind-on bacon: Bacon that is sold with the outer skin still attached.
  • He prefers to buy rind-on bacon for its richer flavor.

Noun

1. the rind of bacon