Answer: larding

AnswerCrossword Clue
LARDINGFattening
LARDINGActivity of chefs and porkbarrel politicians
lardingInsert strips of fat or bacon in (meat) before cooking
lardingLARD, to smear with the melted fat of pigs
lardingSmear or cover (a foodstuff) with lard or fat, typically to prevent it from drying out during storage
lardingCover or fill thickly or excessively
lardingEmbellish (talk or writing) with a variety of expressions