Answer:

meat

Answer	Crossword Clue
MEAT	Butcher's stock
MEAT	Headcheese, essentially
MEAT	Edible flesh

MEAT	Sum and substance
MEAT	Carnivore's need
MEAT	Goes with potatoes
MEAT	Potatoes' companion
MEAT	Food in a locker
MEAT	Ribs and such
MEAT	Ham or lamb
MEAT	Another man's poison

MEAT	Gist
MEAT	Item vegans eschew
MEAT	Heart of the matter
MEAT	Vegan's no-no
MEAT	Vegan's taboo
MEAT	Pith
MEAT	Nutshell's contents
MEAT	Vegan no-no

MEAT	Edible part of a nut
MEAT	Pescatarian no-no
MEAT	Flexitarian's occasional fare
MEAT	Gorillas don't eat it
MEAT	Nitty-gritty
MEAT	Essence
MEAT	Substantial content
MEAT	Crux

MEAT	Deli offering
MEAT	Steaks and chops
MEAT	Ham or hamburger
MEAT	Potatoes partner
MEAT	Substance
MEAT	Beef, e.g.
MEAT	Cold cuts
MEAT	Barbecue fare

MEAT	Ham, e.g.
MEAT	Potatoes' partner
MEAT	Carnivore's diet
MEAT	Deli array
MEAT	Charcuterie fare