What Is Fatback? The Forgotten Fat That Built Central European Cooking
Fatback — raw pork back fat — was the backbone of Central European kitchens for centuries. Here's what it is, how to use it, and why it's worth knowing.
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Fatback — raw pork back fat — was the backbone of Central European kitchens for centuries. Here's what it is, how to use it, and why it's worth knowing.
In pre-war European households, liver, kidney, tongue, and brain were not niche ingredients. They were weekly staples cooked with serious technical skill.