How to Save Oversalted Lard: 2 Effective Solutions

12.12.2023 19:28

Many experienced housewives are accustomed to buying fresh lard and salting it themselves at home.

This way they are sure that the snack will definitely be of high quality.

But even an experienced cook can make mistakes during the salting process. But this should not spoil the mood, since the product can be saved without any problems.

You should pay attention to two proven options that will help you get tasty lard.

Dry salting

If the dry salting method was used, then removing excess salt is quite easy.

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First, you need to cut the pieces down to the skin, and also remove the salt and spices using a knife.

Some people remove the skin to make the dish less salty.

Oversalting in brine

In this case, the product must be rinsed under cold, clean water.

If this manipulation does not help, then you need to put the lard in a bowl and fill it with water, add rice.

After 4-6 hours, the workpiece must be dried, wrapped in film and placed in the freezer for several hours.

Previously we told you how to properly salt lard so that it tastes good.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor

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  1. Dry salting
  2. Oversalting in brine