How to Use marbling in a Sentence

marbling

noun
  • The cut itself is unique in the way that the marbling runs through the meat.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2019
  • Look for good marbling, the white specs of fat within the muscle of the steak.
    Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 May 2018
  • There is a slight marbling of red and green on the back of fresh new foliage.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2021
  • The tried and true marbling project is made simple with this kit.
    Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Both pick up a good marbling of char from the grill — gas, not charcoal, but still the smoke goes deep.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2018
  • The obelisk’s cream surface is shot through with pink marbling.
    Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2017
  • To get nice, distinct marbling, stop short of over-swirling the batter.
    Zoë François, WSJ, 10 July 2021
  • When buying lamb, look for firm meat that is red with even white marbling of fat.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Viewed from on high, that blue marbling looks pretty smooth.
    Nick Stockton, WIRED, 29 Jan. 2016
  • The Japanese beef has less of that beefy flavor and is more about the marbling and texture.
    Andy Wang, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Besides the food, the event promises crafts and water marbling.
    Chris Barlow, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2017
  • To determine the amount of marbling, the meat grader will look at the rib-eye where the carcass is cut at the 12th and 13th rib juncture.
    Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2021
  • Lean pieces of meat that have little to no fat marbling are best for whole muscle jerky.
    Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2018
  • The marbling when cooked is just enough to retain some of the good tasty fat, while the lean muscle provides a good meaty finish.
    al.com, 12 June 2019
  • Wagyu beef sausage: The gourmet Wagyu beef, which has roots in Japan and is known for its intense marbling throughout the meat, is all the rage nowadays.
    Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 19 Oct. 2020
  • Wagyu is known for its intense marbling and a rich, tender steak, and this one will simply melt in your mouth.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2022
  • Practice the ancient art of Japanese marbling to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2019
  • Look for steak with great marbling (natural fat) for the best results.
    Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 17 Mar. 2021
  • It’s sliced from the rib area, and Lokay values it for its tenderness, texture and marbling.
    Matt Haines, CNN Underscored, 30 July 2020
  • The cattle graze on grass their whole lives, and the farm adds grain into their diet for their last few months to help give the beef marbling and flavor.
    Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2023
  • This cut is also known as strip loin and features good marbling and flavor.
    Matt Haines, CNN Underscored, 30 July 2020
  • The first sign of damage is a slight marbling of red and green on the back of fresh new foliage and a slight crinkling or puckering in the new foliage.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022
  • Coming from the upper shoulder, this muscle runs from the end of the loin into the neck and has beautiful marbling.
    Nate Erickson, Esquire, 11 July 2017
  • Look for them in Christmassy red, hot pink, cream, white, apricot, or with marbling, speckles, or streaks.
    Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2020
  • Some liken the taste and texture of Kobe beef to butter, and the comparison is a valid one, thanks to the animal's intense fat marbling and rich taste.
    Kat Odell, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2017
  • Scores are given from 1 to 5 based on the beef marbling, meat color, firmness, texture and quality of fat.
    Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Jan. 2020
  • There, Beth putters with some art projects like the aforementioned paper marbling.
    John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2017
  • Goodson recommends choosing a cut with less marbling, which will have less fat.
    USA TODAY, 2 July 2023
  • The damage consists of a slight marbling of red and green on the back of fresh new foliage, and sometimes there is a slight crinkling, curling or puckering in the new foliage.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The skinny: With the red wine reduction, cooked medium, tastes like perfection with rich marbling, full flavor; paired with a nice glass of cab.
    Veronica Hinke, chicagotribune.com, 14 Dec. 2017

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