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Barding

Definition

Barding refers to the practice of covering a piece of meat, typically game or poultry, with a layer of fat before cooking it. It provides moisture and flavor to the meat while preventing it from drying out during the cooking process.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Senses

Noun

1. (cooking) A layer of fat, typically pork fat, used to cover meat during cooking.

Verb

1. (cooking) To cover meat with a layer of fat before cooking.
2. (historical) To equip a horse with armor or protective coverings.

Usages

Popular Usage

Noun: The barding for this roasted duck consists of strips of bacon that will impart a rich flavor to the meat.

Verb: Make sure to bard the chicken breast with some butter to keep it moist and flavorful.

Local Usage

Noun: In traditional local recipes, the barding is often done using lard obtained from local pig farms.

Verb: The local chef prefers to bard the wild boar with olive oil to enhance the taste of the meat.

Sample Sentences

Noun:

1. The cook carefully removed the barding from the roasted lamb, revealing tender and succulent meat.
2. Delicious aromas filled the kitchen as the barding melted and flavored the roast.

Verb:

1. Before grilling the steak, the chef decided to bard it with garlic and herbs for extra flavor.
2. The knight barded his noble steed with polished metal plates for protection on the battlefield.

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