Gristle is mainly used when discussing the quality of meat during cooking or eating. The chef warned that cheaper cuts of meat often have more gristle.
Pro Tip 2/3
Negative Connotation
Gristle usually suggests a negative experience of eating meat, as it's unpleasant to chew. I enjoy tender meat without any gristle.
Pro Tip 3/3
Not Edible
While gristle is not harmful, it's generally not considered edible due to its toughness. You can spit out the gristle if you can't chew it.