cut of pork

Thân thiện

The butcher displays a fresh cut of pork in the shop window.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A piece of meat from a hog or pig: "cut of pork" refers to a specific portion or section of meat that has been separated from the carcass of a pig. It describes the meat itself, not the act of cutting.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for a specific cut of pork, like a pork loin or shoulder.
  • Different cuts of pork are suitable for various cooking methods, such as braising or grilling.
  • At the butcher shop, you can ask for a lean cut of pork.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to a specific named portion: The term is often used with a modifier to specify the exact part, such as "pork chop," "pork belly," or "pork tenderloin." In these cases, the full phrase (e.g., "cut of pork called a tenderloin") may be used for clarity.
  • For this dish, the best cut of pork is the shoulder, as it becomes very tender when slow-cooked.

Variants and Related Words

• Pork chop (n): A specific cut of pork taken from the loin, usually containing a rib or part of a vertebra.
• Pork loin (n): A large, tender cut of meat from the back of the pig.
• Pork belly (n): A fatty cut of meat from the underside of the pig.
• Pork shoulder (n): A cut from the upper front leg and shoulder area, often used for pulled pork.

Synonyms

• Piece of pork: A more general term for a portion of pork meat.
• Pork cut: A less common but synonymous phrase.

Related Phrases

• Cut of meat: The general category to which "cut of pork" belongs, applicable to other animals (e.g., cut of beef, cut of lamb).

Học thuật

Noun

1. cut of meat from a hog or pig