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    Crisco (en. Crisco)

    /ˈkrɪskoʊ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A type of cooking fat used for cooking and baking.
    I used crisco to make the cookie dough.
    Usé crisco para hacer la masa de las galletas.
    A substitute for butter in many recipes.
    Crisco is ideal for light cakes.
    El crisco es ideal para pasteles ligeros.
    A solid fat made from hydrogenated vegetable oil.
    Crisco melts easily when heated.
    El crisco se derrite fácilmente al calentarse.

    Etymology

    The term 'Crisco' is a trademark that originated in 1911.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fry in crisco
    Cooking food in hot crisco fat.
    freír en crisco
    crisco dough
    Base for cakes or cookies made with crisco.
    masa de crisco

    Related Words

    butter
    Fat made from cream.
    mantequilla
    oil
    Fatty liquid extracted from seeds or fruits.
    aceite

    Slang Meanings

    Cooking style with crisco.
    I made a dish in the crisco style, it turned out delicious!
    Hice un platillo al estilo crisco, ¡quedó delicioso!
    To use crisco excessively.
    The chef uses crisco as if there were no tomorrow.
    El chef usa crisco como si no hubiera un mañana.