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Meat chop

Okay, so have you ever eaten a steak or a pork chop? Well, those are both types of meat chops! A meat chop is a piece of meat that has been cut from the animal into a smaller, more manageable size for cooking and eating.

To make a meat chop, the butcher or chef takes a big piece of meat and uses a sharp knife to cut it into smaller, thicker pieces. They often leave a little bone in the chop, which helps to give it more flavor when it cooks.

Meat chops can be made from lots of different animals, like cows, pigs, and lambs. And they can be cooked in lots of different ways, too! Some people like to grill their chops outside on a barbecue, while others prefer to bake them in the oven or cook them on the stove.

No matter how you cook them, meat chops are a delicious and satisfying meal that lots of people enjoy!
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