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tartanwiz | 13:04 Sat 15th May 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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Why is pope's eye steak so-called?
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The 'Pope's Eye' referred originally to the circular - hence the 'eye'-shape element - fatty lymphatic gland in a leg of mutton. It was seen as a particular delicacy and - if a priest was present when that was on the table, it was invariably reserved for him...hence the 'Pope' connection.
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