petit salé
The French term for salt pork is petit salé.
This noun refers to pork that has been cured in salt.
Meaning: pork cured in salt (noun)
Did you know?
- While the word petit means 'small', in this context it does not describe the size of the meat but rather the specific curing process.
- Eating petit salé is often associated with the Feast of the Epiphany and the colder months of the year in rural France.
- In some French culinary regions, if you ask for petit salé, the waiter might bring you a dish of lentils instead of just the meat. The term has become a linguistic shorthand for the specific pairing of salted pork and lentils.
Examples in context
- On peut préparer un ragoût avec du petit salé.We can prepare a stew with some salt pork.
- Je cherche du petit salé de bonne qualité.I am looking for high-quality salt pork.
- Ajoutez un morceau de petit salé dans la soupe.Add a piece of salt pork to the soup.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are planning their dinner menu.
- NathanQu'est-ce qu'on mange ce soir, Emma ?What are we eating tonight, Emma?
- EmmaJe voudrais cuisiner du petit salé.I would like to cook some salt pork.
- NathanC'est une excellente idée !That is an excellent idea!
- EmmaJe vais préparer les lentilles aussi.I will prepare the lentils too.
