leaf fat

• Gordura suave e em camadas da região dos rins do porco, usada na culinária, especialmente para fazer banha ou em assados.

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.

   Gordura perirrenal suína

   • 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.