This list includes 4 Meat products that start with U, from “Ukrainian salo” to “Uni”. They range from cured Eastern European fat used for spreading to sushi and shellfish preparations worldwide.

Meat products that start with U are a small but diverse group, including cured fats, sausages, and uni. Notably, Ukrainian salo has deep cultural roots as a traditional Eastern European staple and gift.

Below you’ll find the table with Product, Brand/Company, and Typical use.

Product: Shows the meat name so you can quickly find the item you’re researching or planning to buy.

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Typical use: Summarizes common cooking or serving methods in one to three words for quick practical guidance.

Meat products that start with U

NameTypePrimary meatBrand / Typical use
UnagiSeafood (grilled/filleted eel)Freshwater eelSushi restaurants — grilling/sushi
UniSeafood roe/delicacySea urchin roe (seafood)Sushi suppliers — sushi/topping
Ukrainian saloCured pork fatbackPork (fatback)Artisan producers — slicing/snacking
Ukrainian sausageSmoked/boiled sausage (kovbasa)Pork, sometimes mixed with beefDeli producers — slicing/grilling

Descriptions

Unagi
Japanese freshwater eel, filleted and glazed (kabayaki) then grilled; served in sushi, donburi, or as a glazed grilled specialty with sweet soy.
Uni
Creamy orange gonads of sea urchins prized in Japanese cuisine; buttery, briny flavor used raw as sushi, sashimi, spreads, and sauces.
Ukrainian salo
Salt‑cured pork fatback, often smoked or seasoned; a staple in Ukraine and Eastern Europe eaten thinly sliced on bread, fried, or used to enrich dishes.
Ukrainian sausage
English umbrella term for Ukrainian kovbasa varieties: smoked or boiled pork (or pork‑beef) sausages used sliced, grilled, in soups or stews.
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