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backfat

American  
[bak-fat] / ˈbækˌfæt /

noun

  1. fat found on the back of a person or animal.

  2. the fat or fatty meat taken from the back and sides of an animal.

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Now BGG aims to increase the litter size by another 1.35 in five years and reduce the backfat on its boars.

From Reuters • May 27, 2022

There is a salsa made with herbs and minced lardo, Tuscan-style cured backfat from sustainably raised hogs, a handful of gently warmed clams and a drizzle of melted fat.

From Los Angeles Times

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