Meat · raw

Pork back fat

Also called fatback, pork fat

Firm white fat from the pig's back; diced into sausages and pâtés, rendered into lard or cured as lardo.

Gluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodLard

    The same rendered fat, but no solid cubes for sausages or terrines.

  • T2 · GoodLardo

    Already cured and salty; reduce other salt.

  • T3 · In a pinchBeef suet

    Beefy and drier; only for pastry and puddings.

  • T3 · In a pinchPork belly

    Contains meat as well; use the fattiest pieces. (use 1.5× the amount)

Cook with Pork back fat

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