frenching

Definition

Scraping meat and fat from the end of a bone to create a clean, exposed handle for presentation. The cosmetic surgery that makes your rack of lamb Instagram-worthy.

Example Usage

The butcher frenched the rack of lamb, exposing two inches of pristine white bone on each chop.

Origin

Possibly from French culinary presentation standards, though the exact etymology is debated

Fun Fact

Frenched bones are often capped with decorative paper frills called 'manchettes' in classical French service, though this practice has fallen out of fashion.

Source: Classical meat butchery and presentation

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