Food Ingredients - Types of Meat and Offal

Here you will learn some English words related to the types of meat and offal such as "beef", "tripe", and "venison".

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Food Ingredients
beef [noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: The roast beef sandwich at the deli is a customer favorite , piled high with thinly sliced beef and horseradish sauce .
pork [noun]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

Ex: The barbecue restaurant specializes in slow-smoked pork ribs with a tangy barbecue sauce .
poultry [noun]

meat of chickens, turkeys, and ducks

Ex: She prepared a mouthwatering chicken curry using a blend of spices and tender pieces of poultry .
veal [noun]

meat of a young cow

Ex: She purchased ground veal to make homemade meatballs for spaghetti night .

the small intestines of a pig, typically cleaned and cooked as a delicacy in various culinary traditions

Ex: Despite their popularity , she found the smell of chitterlings quite unpleasant and preferred other dishes .
tripe [noun]

the edible lining of the stomach of various animals, typically used in cooking

Ex: She decided to try a new recipe and cooked tripe with spices and herbs .

beef that has been cured in a brine solution, typically seasoned with spices and salt

Ex: She prepared a delicious corned beef sandwich for her lunch .

canned or preserved meat, typically beef, often used in military rations

Ex: He opened a can of bully beef to make a quick sandwich for his lunch .

a type of meat that has been minced or finely chopped

Ex: He cooked a delicious spaghetti bolognese with ground beef for dinner .
ham [noun]

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

Ex: She prepared a glazed ham for the holiday feast , baking it with a sweet and savory glaze until golden brown .
chicken [noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex:
duck [noun]

meat of a duck, eaten as food

Ex: He 's allergic to poultry , so he avoids dishes containing duck to prevent allergic reactions .
goose [noun]

meat of a goose, eaten as food

Ex: For Christmas dinner , they roasted a succulent goose and served it with cranberry sauce and roasted vegetables .
turkey [noun]

meat of a turkey, eaten as food, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas

Ex: They grilled turkey burgers and served them with a side of sweet potato fries .
squab [noun]

the meat of young domestic pigeons that are slaughtered before they are able to fly

Ex: He prepared a mouthwatering squab dish for dinner , savoring every bite of the tender meat .
quail [noun]

the flesh of the quail bird, valued as food for its tender, lean, and flavorful meat

Ex: We grilled the quail and glazed it with a pomegranate reduction .
grouse [noun]

the meat of a grouse, used as food

Ex: Venison and grouse were the main dishes at the banquet .
pheasant [noun]

meat of a pheasant, eaten as food

Ex: She cooked a mouthwatering pheasant roast for her family's Sunday dinner.
liver [noun]

the edible liver of an animal

Ex: The recipe calls for lamb liver sautéed with onions .
red meat [noun]

the meat such as beef and lamb that turn brown when cooked

Ex: He enjoys his burgers made with ground red meat , seasoned with herbs and spices for flavor .

the meat such as chicken, rabbit, etc., that is pale in color

Ex: She prefers to eat white meat over red meat for its lower fat content and milder flavor .
sausage [noun]

‌a mixture of meat, bread, etc. cut into small pieces and put into a long tube of skin, typically sold raw to be cooked before eating

Ex: I love the taste of smoked sausage in a stew .
salt-cured [adjective]

related to a preservation method where food is treated or preserved with salt

Ex: She learned how to make salt-cured vegetables to preserve them for the winter .

cooked meat that is sliced before sale and eaten cold

Ex: He made a delicious sandwich with sliced lunch meat for his picnic lunch .
bushmeat [noun]

meat of African wild animals eaten as food

Ex: They were fascinated by the rich flavors of a traditional bushmeat stew they tasted while traveling abroad .
brain [noun]

animal brains that are used as edible meat

Ex: He decided to try a new culinary experience and ordered a dish made with fried pig brain .
tongue [noun]

the edible muscle in the mouth of animals, typically known for its unique texture and flavor

Ex: She found the idea of eating tongue quite unpleasant and decided to stick to her usual choices .
kidney [noun]

an organ in an animal's body that takes waste matter from its blood by sending it out of their body and can often be cooked and eaten

Ex: As adventurous eaters , they tried a variety of exotic foods but drew the line at kidneys .

a type of meat that refers to the thymus or pancreas of a young animal

Ex: She cooked the sweetbread in a creamy mushroom sauce , and it turned out to be her favorite dish .
halal [adjective]

(of food) prepared according to Islamic law

Ex:
kosher [adjective]

(of food) prepared according to Jewish law

Ex: He bought kosher wine for the Sabbath celebration .

meat of the legs of a bird that has turned dark after being cooked, eaten as food

Ex: He prefers dark meat over white meat because he finds it juicier and more flavorful .
fish [noun]

flesh from a fish that we use as food

Ex: She grilled the fish to perfection , sprinkling it with herbs and lemon for a fresh and zesty flavor .
mutton [noun]

meat of an adult sheep

Ex: I cooked a comforting pot of mutton soup , with tender chunks of meat and vegetables .
venison [noun]

meat of a deer, eaten as food

Ex: They ordered a mouthwatering venison burger from a trendy restaurant .
chevon [noun]

young goat meat known for its tender texture, delicate flavor, and lean profile, used in various cuisines worldwide

Ex: As a specialty dish , the chef prepared a gourmet chevon rack , perfectly seared and served with a delicate herb-infused sauce .
lamb [noun]

meat that is from a young sheep

Ex: The shepherd 's pie is made with minced lamb , topped with creamy mashed potatoes .
rabbit [noun]

meat from a rabbit, eaten as food

Ex: The chef prepared a traditional French dish of rabbit in mustard sauce , served with crusty bread .
gristle [noun]

a tough part of meat that is hard to eat

Ex: They discovered that the tough texture in their soup was actually gristle from the beef.
calamari [noun]

the culinary term for squid, commonly prepared and served as a dish

Ex: My parents enjoyed a delicious calamari appetizer at the seaside restaurant.

a type of fish known for its firm texture and mild flavor

Ex: She prepared the mahimahi by grilling it with a squeeze of lemon juice.
mince [noun]

meat that is finely chopped or ground, typically beef

Ex: For a quick and easy dinner , she cooked the mince with tomato sauce and served it over rice .
lobster [noun]

the meat of a lobster as food

Ex: He enjoyed a lobster roll by the seaside .

any meat that is cut into small pieces, pressed into a container such as cans and then served cold

Ex: He prepared a simple sandwich with sliced luncheon meat , lettuce , and mayo for his quick lunch .
roe [noun]

the eggs of a female fish or the sperm of a male fish, eaten as food

Ex: We decided to try a new recipe and made sushi rolls with roe .
scrod [noun]

the flesh of a young cod

Ex: They hosted a dinner party and served an elegant three-course meal that began with a light scrod ceviche.
seafood [noun]

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

Ex: He 's on a seafood diet , preferring to eat only seafood dishes for their health benefits and delicious flavors .

the internal organs of an animal such as the liver and kidneys, used as food

Ex: As you stepped into the bustling market , the aroma of sizzling variety meats filled the air .

thin slices of cooked meat that are eaten cold

Ex: As you strolled through the food market , the vendor enticed you with samples of various cold cuts .
confit [noun]

a piece of meat, typically duck, that has been slowly cooked in its own fat

Ex: Duck confit is often paired with a tangy sauce to balance richness .
crab [noun]

the meat of a crab that can be eaten

Ex: He enjoyed a platter of chilled crab , served with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges .
duckling [noun]

meat of a young duck, eaten as food

Ex: I prepared a comforting bowl of duckling soup for you.
fowl [noun]

meat of a bird, eaten as food

Ex: He was eagerly tracking down wild fowl such as ducks and geese , aiming to bring home a prized bird for a delicious roast dinner .

meat of a guinea fowl, eaten as food

Ex: They hosted a celebratory dinner and served a magnificent roasted guinea fowl .
kipper [noun]

a type of fish called herring which is salted and then smoked

Ex: I prepared a simple yet delicious dinner by pan-frying kippers with a squeeze of lemon juice .

the edible meat obtained from horses

Ex: He traveled to a foreign country where horseflesh was considered a delicacy .

the meat of the medium-sized game bird, known for its tender texture and rich, gamey flavor

Ex: She decided to impress her dinner guests with a gourmet meal and served a beautifully roasted partridge .
fryer [noun]

the tender meat of young bird, typically chickens, that are suitable for frying or cooking

Ex: They grilled marinated fryer chicken skewers at the backyard barbecue .
dressed [adjective]

having been cleaned, gutted, and prepared for cooking or sale, specifically referring to fish, poultry, or other meat

Ex:
tuna [noun]

the meat of a large fish named tuna that lives in warm waters

Ex: The grilled tuna was seasoned with lemon and herbs .
clam [noun]

the edible meat of the bivalve mollusk, known for its delicate texture and distinctive oceanic taste

Ex: The seafood market showcased a mouthwatering display of fresh clams.
giblets [noun]

the edible internal organs of poultry, typically including the liver, heart, gizzard, and neck

Ex: He and she discovered a family recipe that called for giblets in the meatball mixture .

the fatty tail end of a roast chicken or turkey

Ex: She skillfully prepared a flavorful stuffing using the parson's nose as a base.

a chicken or game bird prepared by splitting it along the back for grilling or roasting, typically fresh

Ex: The recipe recommended spatchcock for faster roasting .
abalone [noun]

a gastropod of warm seas that is edible and contains mother-of-pearl

Ex: Abalone possesses a unique ability to repair and regenerate its shell.
oyster [noun]

a type of shellfish that can be eaten both raw and cooked, some of which contain pearls inside

Ex: She ordered a dozen raw oysters as an appetizer , served with mignonette sauce and freshly grated horseradish .