How to Make Delicious Lard Using Onion Peels: A Recipe Many People Don't Know About

11.11.2023 17:28

If you are used to throwing away onion peels, you should stop doing this: this component can be very useful.

It is often used in cooking when it is necessary to color chicken eggs or to prepare a fragrant golden-colored broth.

You can also use the husk to make incredibly tasty lard.

It will turn out tender, soft, juicy and beautiful.

How to cook lard with an unusual ingredient?

It is worth noting that it is not customary to use the top layer of onion peel for culinary purposes. It may contain dust and dirt.

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But the following layers will be safe for health.

You will need to take a saucepan of a suitable size. The bottom of the dish should be covered with husks. Also add bay leaf and, if desired, allspice.

Put a piece of lard. Then put some more husks to completely cover the product. Before that, don't forget to salt the lard. Pour in water.

After the liquid boils, set a timer for half an hour.

Next, the liquid needs to cool.

We put the pan in the refrigerator for 24 hours. After that, all that remains is to season the lard and arrange a tasting.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor