jarret de porc
The English phrase "pork knuckle" is translated into French as jarret de porc.
jarret de porc refers to the joint of meat taken from the lower leg of a pig.
Did you know?
- The word jarret has ancient roots that may stretch back to a Pre-Greek substrate. It is thought to potentially share a linguistic ancestor with the Ancient Greek word ἄκαρα, meaning 'leg' or 'shank'.
- While jarret de porc is the culinary name, the French word porc is used strictly for the meat, whereas cochon is used for the living animal.
- In France, you will find that jarret de porc is a staple of regional cuisine in Alsace, where it is often served with red cabbage and potatoes.
Examples in context
- J'aimerais commander un jambonneau, s'il vous plaît.I would like to order a pork knuckle, please.
- Le jambonneau est un plat traditionnel de la cuisine française.Pork knuckle is a traditional dish in French cuisine.
- Ce soir, je prépare des jambonnettes de porc pour le dîner.Tonight, I'm cooking pork knuckles for dinner.
- Les jambonnettes sont très savoureuses avec une purée de pommes de terre.Pork knuckles are very flavorful with mashed potatoes.
- Je voudrais un jarret de porc, s'il vous plaît.I would like a pork knuckle, please.
- Le jarret de porc est très tendre.The pork knuckle is very tender.
- Il reste du jarret de porc pour le dîner.There is some pork knuckle left for dinner.
Example conversation
At a traditional French restaurant.
- NathanQu'est-ce que vous conseillez comme plat ?What dish do you recommend?
- ChloéLe jarret de porc est excellent aujourd'hui.The pork knuckle is excellent today.
- NathanD'accord, je vais prendre un jarret de porc.Okay, I will take a pork knuckle.
- ChloéTrès bon choix, Monsieur.Very good choice, sir.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, jarret, porc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
