thịt mông

thịt mông

Mẹ mua thịt mông ở chợ để nấu món kho.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Pork ham / Pork rump: The specific cut of meat from the upper hind leg or rump area of a pig. It is a lean, versatile cut often used for roasting, braising, or making processed meats.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Mẹ tôi mua thịt mông để kho. (My mother bought pork ham to braise.)
    • Thịt mông lợn thích hợp để làm sườn nướng. (Pork rump is suitable for making grilled chops.)
Advanced Usage
  • In culinary contexts, "thịt mông" is distinguished from "thịt đùi" (which is the whole thigh) and refers specifically to the top, meatier portion. It is a preferred cut for dishes requiring firm, lean meat that holds its shape during cooking.
Variants and Related Words

  • Thịt mông bò (n): Beef rump. A similar cut from cattle.

    • Thịt mông bò thường dùng để nấu bò kho. (Beef rump is often used to cook beef stew.)

  • Thịt đùi (n): The whole thigh or ham cut, which may include more of the leg.

    • Thịt đùi lợn to hơn thịt mông. (The pork thigh is larger than the pork rump.)
Synonyms
  • Pork ham: The hind leg cut of pork.
  • Pork rump: The upper, rounded part of the hindquarters.
Related Culinary Terms
  • Giò heo / Chân giò (n): Pork hock or shank, a different cut from the lower leg.
  • Thịt thăn (n): Pork loin, a lean cut from the back.