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| barbecue |
to roast on a grill or spit over an open fire, often using a spicy sauce. [1/4 definitions] |
| crown roast |
a roast of pork, lamb, or the like formed as a circle of rib chops, tied upright and often capped with paper or foil frills. |
| joint |
a large piece of meat cut for cooking; roast. [1/13 definitions] |
| sauerbraten |
a type of beef pot roast, originating in Germany, that is marinated in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and spices before cooking. |
| short ribs |
a cut of beef from the forequarter near the rib roast. |
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