Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flitch
Noun
/flɪtʃ/
Definition
A piece of cured meat or a side of bacon.
Examples
- The butcher displayed a beautifully cured flitch of bacon.
- We decided to cook a flitch of ham for the holiday gathering.
- In traditional recipes, a flitch often adds a rich flavor to stews.
Meaning
In culinary terms, a flitch refers to a cut of meat, typically pork, that has been cured and hung for preservation.
Synonyms
- Side of bacon
- Piece of pork
- Cured ham
