Definition

A piece of fat taken from the upper part of a pig's back, often preserved by drying and salting.

Example

The chef used fatback to add flavor to the beans.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with fatback?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's a strip of fat from pork that's often used for flavoring dishes.

That sounds interesting! I should give it a try sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fatback is formed from "fat" (from Old English "fǣtt", meaning having a large amount of fat) and "back" (from Old English "bæc", meaning the rear part of the body). The word refers to the fatty part of the back of a pig, often used in cooking.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fat' meaning a large amount of fat and 'back' referring to the rear part of the body — fatback is the fatty part of the pig's back.

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