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suet

/s(j)uːɪt/

Meanings
  • A type of animal fat, typically from the kidney or loin area, used for cooking and baking.

    - "This dish is traditionally made with suet."
    - "Many bakers prefer using suet instead of vegetable shortening."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with suet
beet , feet , sweet , meat , seat , beat
Homophones
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  1. soot

  2. suit


Variants
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suet , suets
Forms
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verb conjugations: goes, went, gone. comparative/superlative forms for adjectives: softer, softest.


Etymology
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Old English swete, suete, from switan, to grow soft or melt.


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  1. rendering: The process of melting suet or other animal fats in order to extract the flavors and use them in cooking and baking.

  2. suet pudding: A traditional British dish made with suet, flour, sugar, and various spices and fruits. The mixture is typically wrapped in a cloth and boiled for several hours, during which the suet melts and infuses the dish with its rich flavor.

  3. suet crust: A type of pastry crust made with suet instead of traditional animal fats or vegetable shortening. Suet crusts are typically used for savory pies and pasties, as they provide a rich, flaky texture that enhances the flavors of the filling.


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Suet has been used in various cultural and historical contexts. For example, in the Victorian era, suet was used extensively in cooking and baking. In some cultures, suet is still used for traditional dishes, such as puddings and pastries. Suet has also been used in literature and art, reflecting its cultural and historical significance.

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