Nikkur
Nikkur (Hebrew: ניקור) is the process of making an animal kosher by removing chelev (forbidden fats) and the gid hanasheh (sciatic nerve).[1]
The basis for this practice is Leviticus 7:23, "You shall not eat of any fatty suet, whether from cattle, sheep, or goats."
The English word
Etymology
From the Biblical root נקר NQR meaning to "put out, bore, dig, gnaw" etc.
Regional practices
It is much easier to perform nikkur on the front part of the animal. It is also easier to perform on non-domestic animals such as deer as the chelev does not need to be removed from such animals. Since it is difficult to perform nikkur on the hind part of domestic animals, the entire hind part is usually sold to the non-Jewish market in
See also
References
- ^ a b Zivotofsky, Ari Z. (2007). "What's the Truth about Nikkur Achoraim?". OUKosher.org. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ "porge". Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary.
- ^ "Porging". Jewish Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
- ^ HalalPAK comparison between halal and kosher [dead link]
External links
- Laws of Judaism concerning eating fat from the Torah and Maimonides’ Code of Jewish Law