salt pork

American  

noun

1. pork cured with salt, especially the fat pork taken from the back, sides, and belly.

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salt pork British  

noun

1. pork, esp the fat pork taken from the back, sides, and belly, that has been cured with salt

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Etymology

Origin of salt pork

First recorded in 1715–25

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How does salt-pork compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• salt pork vs. pork belly
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Example Sentences

Another influence that comes to mind is the old wagon-train western, if packed alongside the salt pork were a few speakers capable of blasting dance music loud enough to shake the Rockies.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Traditionally, Hoppin’ John consists of black-eyed peas, rice, red peppers, and salt pork, and it is believed to bring good fortune to those who eat it,” the museum says.

From Seattle Times

Soon, the laborers were left to live off the decaying corn and salt pork from their ocean journey.

From Washington Post

Some of the recipes in the larder section require time more than anything else: homemade miso, Georgian ajika and salt pork aren’t exactly fast food.

From Washington Post

To make the dish using bacon or salt pork, use 8 slices of thick-cut bacon or 10 ounces of salt pork.

From Washington Post