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Lardon

Description:

A lardon is a small strip or cube of bacon or salt pork that is used in cooking to add flavor. It is typically made from cured pork belly and is commonly used as a flavoring ingredient in various dishes.

Parts of speech:

• Noun: lardon
• Verb: lardon

Senses:

Noun:

1. A strip or cube of bacon or salt pork used in cooking.

Verb:

1. To add lardons or small strips/cubes of bacon or salt pork to a dish.

Usage:

Popular:

Popularly, lardons are commonly used in French cuisine to enhance the flavor of various dishes such as salads, soups, and stews.

Local:

In local culinary traditions, lardons are often used in regional dishes to provide a distinct taste. For example, in certain parts of the American South, lardons are used in collard greens to give them a rich and savory flavor.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. She added crispy lardons to the salad for extra smokiness.
2. The recipe calls for a handful of lardons to be sautéed before adding vegetables.

Verb:

1. The chef lardoned the beef with bacon strips to infuse it with flavor.
2. Make sure to lardon the soup with small cubes of salt pork to enhance its taste.

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