Clabbered

/ˈklæbɚd/ adjective

Definition

Curdled or soured (referring to milk that has naturally thickened and separated into curds and whey).

Etymology

Past participle of clabber, used as an adjective. The -ed suffix indicates a completed state or condition.

Kelly Says

In Appalachian and Southern cooking, clabbered milk is still treasured for making cornbread and biscuits with a particular tang—it's regional food knowledge that's being rediscovered by modern chefs.

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