Salting lard with garlic

Let's dry salted lard. The salting process takes place in a saucepan under a press - this is how excess moisture comes out of the bacon, and it turns out to be harder and more dense. This recipe involves the use of a small amount of salt and will appeal to those who prefer the slightly salted option of pickling. By and large, the lard still does not "take" excess salt, but the layers of meat always run the risk of being oversalted. With the specified amount of salt, there will be no such risk.

Another option for salting bacon in a dry way. It's simple: cut the bacon into pieces, stuff with pieces of garlic and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. A little secret - together with pieces of garlic, we insert a clove into the bacon, it will give the appetizer an additional flavor. However, if you do not like cloves, you can skip this step, it will still turn out delicious. Put the prepared pieces of bacon in a bag and put them in the refrigerator for salting. In four to five days, delicious, fragrant, tender bacon will be ready - both homemade and guests will appreciate it!

A simple recipe for dry salting of lard. In addition to salt, we use traditional garlic, black pepper and bay leaves. We also recommend adding dry thyme for flavoring. This herb will add a spicy freshness. After processing with salt and spices, we put the bacon in a glass jar - this is the easiest and most convenient way to send the product for salting. On average, the process will take about a week: a couple of days at room temperature and several days in the refrigerator. After that, the bacon is ready for use: it can be cut immediately or frozen.

Slavic people love bacon.One way or another, we use it, adding it to various dishes, or on its own. A piece of good salted bacon with aromatic spices will suit, for example, a plate of borscht or any other soup - it is both nourishing and tastier. Many housewives prefer to salt the lard themselves, rather than buying it ready-made on the market. This is understandable: you can meticulously choose the most beautiful and high-quality piece, season it with your favorite spices and end up with a delicate, aromatic snack.