lardons
/ˈlɑrdənz/
noun
- Small strips or cubes of bacon or pork fat, used in cooking to add flavor or to lard lean meat.
- She fried the lardons until crispy before tossing them with the pasta.
- Lardons are often used in French cuisine to enrich dishes like coq au vin.
- The chef added lardons to the salad for a smoky, salty crunch.