salt pork

noun

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

salt pork

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of salt pork¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

While the food on Washington’s table was abundant and finely prepared, the usual diet of the enslaved field hands consisted of a basic ration of cornmeal, salt pork, and dried fish.

From Literature

“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