buttermilk
noun
but·ter·milk
ˈbə-tər-ˌmilk 
1
: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream
2
: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk
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From a quirky Southern buttermilk brine to the classic brine packed with aromatics, whipping up a wet brine is an important step to sealing in moisture and flavor throughout the turkey.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Greek and regular yogurt are fermented dairy products like sour cream, kefir, and buttermilk.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Brisket, white cheddar, crispy buttermilk onions, guava mustard BBQ sauce.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
Slowly drizzle in ½ cup of the buttermilk, stirring just until a loose dough forms.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Greek and regular yogurt are fermented dairy products like sour cream, kefir, and buttermilk.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Brisket, white cheddar, crispy buttermilk onions, guava mustard BBQ sauce.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
Slowly drizzle in ½ cup of the buttermilk, stirring just until a loose dough forms.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Buttermilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buttermilk. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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buttermilk
noun
but·ter·milk
ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk
1
: the liquid left after the butterfat has been churned from milk or cream
2
: milk from which all or part of the cream has been removed and which has been soured by adding certain bacteria
Medical Definition
buttermilk
noun
but·ter·milk
ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk
1
: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream
2
: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk
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