lachsschinken

noun

lachs·​schin·​ken

ˈläks(h)ˌshiŋkən

plural lachsschinken or lachsschinkens

: a boned double loin of pork that is rolled, mild-cured, slightly smoked, and pressed into a casing

Word History

Etymology

German, literally, salmon ham, from lachs salmon + schinken ham; probably from its color and appearance

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