riblet
Tiny meat strip
Riblet has two distinct meanings.
In aerodynamics and fluid dynamics, riblets are tiny parallel grooves on a surface that reduce drag by disrupting turbulent flow—shark skin has natural riblets, and the technology has been applied to aircraft and swimsuits.
In American casual dining, riblets are small portions of pork cut from the rib area, typically served as appetizers with barbecue sauce: We ordered a plate of riblets to share.
Soft or sore
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- juicyFull of moisture
- melt-in-your-mouthEffortlessly tender texture
- softYielding to touch
moist · crispy · glazed · caramelized · chewy · meaty · charred
Appetizing, not sweet
- smokyFilled with combustion haze
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- sweetTasting of sugar
- spicyHaving strong heat
garlicky · zesty · hickory · barbecue · honey · teriyaki · buffalo · Korean
Cooking surface over fire
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- bastingMoistening meat while cooking
pitmaster · charcoal · hickory · mesquite · smoker · woodchips · smoked · slow-cooked
Large repeated-unit molecule
- plasticCapable of being molded
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
winglet · airflow · aircraft · turbulence · vortex · fin · structural · engineering
Initiator of action
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- platterLarge flat serving dish
- nibblesTakes small bites
- snackLight between-meal fare
hors d'oeuvre · shareables · sampler · minis · buffet · gastropub · sports bar · happy hour
- menu itemListed food option
- basketWoven carrying vessel
- comboItems grouped together
- platterLarge flat serving dish
sides · dipping sauce · coleslaw · fries · casual dining · franchise · trademarked
pork
Pig as food
meaty · cutlet · loin · chop · tenderloin · butcher · carnivore · carve · portion · bite-sized
tender
Soft or sore
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- juicyFull of moisture
- melt-in-your-mouthEffortlessly tender texture
soft · moist · crispy · glazed · caramelized · chewy · meaty · charred
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
spicy · garlicky · zesty · hickory · barbecue · honey · teriyaki · buffalo · Korean · chipotle
grill
Cooking surface over fire
basting · pitmaster · charcoal · hickory · mesquite · smoker · woodchips · smoked · slow-cooked · rub
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- plasticCapable of being molded
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- compositeMade of distinct parts
aerodynamic · winglet · airflow · aircraft · turbulence · vortex · fin · structural · engineering · aviation
starter
Initiator of action
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- platterLarge flat serving dish
- nibblesTakes small bites
snack · hors d'oeuvre · shareables · sampler · minis · buffet · gastropub · sports bar · happy hour · party food
chain restaurant
platter · sides · dipping sauce · coleslaw · fries · casual dining · franchise · trademarked
ribletspare ribs
Bone-in pork cuts
baby back ribs · St. Louis ribs · prime rib · beef ribs · tomahawk steak
ribletprime rib
Bone-in beef roast
filet mignon · ribeye · porterhouse · tomahawk steak · rack of lamb