Cookbook:Spek
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| Category | Fats and oils |
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Spek is the firm pork fat that is taken from just underneath the pig's skin. It is often used in South African cuisine, particularly in sausage such as boerewors. It is also used in Dutch cooking, sometimes baked into pancakes.