leaf fat

• Grasa blanda y estratificada de la zona renal del cerdo, usada en cocina, especialmente para hacer manteca o repostería.

The soft, flaky fat from around the kidneys of a pig, used especially in cooking for making lard or pastry.

1. Pork fat from around the kidneysC1formal

   A high-quality, firm fat found around the kidneys of a pig, used in cooking and baking for its rich flavor and flaky texture.

   grasa de riñón de cerdo

   • Leaf fat is prized for making flaky pie crusts.
   • The butcher saved the leaf fat for rendering into lard.
   • Traditional recipes often call for leaf fat instead of butter.