It is residues obtained after heating backfat of pork or pork ribs and removing lard therefrom and is widely used to be eaten as is, or included as an ingredient in boiled foods, stir-fried dishes, or yakisoba (fried soba).
豚肉の背脂やばら肉（豚バラ）を熱してラードを取り出した残りで、そのまま食べたり、煮物、炒め物、焼きそばの具などとして使用される。