Measuring roughly 14.5 inches alongside the ruler, this specialty culinary tool is used for an old technique called larding.
How It WorksThe Trough: Long, cold strips of chilled pork fatback or bacon (called lardoons) are laid directly inside the long, open U-shaped metal channel.The Insertion: The sharp pointed tip pierces into a large, lean cut of meat (such as a beef roast, venison, or veal).The Result: As the needle passes completely through the meat, the fat strip catches on the internal meat fibers, sliding out of the channel and staying embedded inside the roast
This creates a system of "internal basting" so that as the roast cooks, the hidden pockets of fat melt directly into the interior, keeping lean game or dry cuts incredibly juicy and flavorful from the inside out.