What does FB mean in UNCLASSIFIED

FB stands for Fat Back.

Eating moderate amounts of fat back can be part of a healthy diet, but since it contains a high amount of fat it should be eaten sparingly. Nutritionists recommend limiting fatty red meat consumption to no more than twice per week in order to maintain good health.

No, streaky bacon is cut from the pork belly and contains visible strips of both lean meat and fat. Fatback, on the other hand, is literally just the layer of fat between the skin and belly with no lean meat present.

Fatback is often used as an ingredient in making sausages and burgers or used to add flavor and richness to dishes like soups and stews. It can also be diced and cooked up like bacon or rendered down into lard which can be used for baking or frying foods.

Yes, coconut oil can be used as a vegan alternative for rendering down into lard or adding flavor to dishes like soups and stews where you would usually use Fatback. This vegan-friendly oil still has many health benefits but without any animal-based products.