The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word GALANTINE
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The straight part
We know that "Cold dish of meat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cold dish of meat = galantine.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GALANTINE mean?
GALANTINE noun- A spiced, thickened sauce served with fish or poultry.
- A dish of boned, often stuffed meat (or fish) that has been boiled, and is served cold with its jelly.