marbling

noun

Definition of marbling

1 :the action or process of making like marble especially in coloration

2 :coloration or markings resembling or suggestive of marble

3 :an intermixture of fat and lean especially when evenly distributed in a cut of meat

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These are larger ribs, with the meat situated between the bones rather than on top, and there’s a lot more marbling and connective tissue.

— noelle carter, sacbee, "Don’t try to ad lib when you cook ribs," 15 Aug. 2017
These are larger ribs, with the meat situated between the bones rather than on top, and there’s a lot more marbling and connective tissue.

— noelle carter, sacbee, "Don’t try to ad lib when you cook ribs," 15 Aug. 2017
Activities also will include collaging, paper marbling and more.

— joyce smith, kansascity, "Eclipse specials at KC-area restaurants include aerial bartender, barrel-aged coffee," 4 Aug. 2017
These are larger ribs, with the meat situated between the bones rather than on top, and there’s a lot more marbling and connective tissue.

— noelle carter, charlotteobserver, "These tips will help you cook ribs like a pro," 25 July 2017
These are larger ribs, with the meat situated between the bones rather than on top, and there’s a lot more marbling and connective tissue.

— noelle carter, charlotteobserver, "These tips will help you cook ribs like a pro," 25 July 2017
Coming from the upper shoulder, this muscle runs from the end of the loin into the neck and has beautiful marbling.

— nate erickson, Esquire, "A Handy Cured Meat Guide for Everyone Except David Brooks," 11 July 2017
These are larger ribs, with the meat situated between the bones rather than on top, and there’s a lot more marbling and connective tissue.

— noelle carter, latimes.com, "Ribs 101: How to cook ribs like a pro this summer," 30 June 2017
Third grade teachers Carol Bitgood and Lisa Siegmund did lessons on marbling and Pysanky eggs, respectively.

— denise coffey, Courant Community, "Killingly Memorial School Showcases Student Art," 24 May 2017

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