What to do with lard before pickling: a secret that is useful to know

14.09.2024 03:20
Updated: 27.09.2024 21:06

It is not difficult to salt lard deliciously, you just need to prepare it properly and choose the right seasonings.

We'll tell you what to do with lard before salting.

How to prepare lard for salting

Before salting, the lard must be placed in the freezer for a day. This will ensure that the lard does not lose its shape and will be easy to cut.

After 24 hours, remove the lard from the freezer, cut it into pieces and make small cuts on each piece.

As for spices, for a kilogram of lard you need to take two tablespoons of salt, a teaspoon of ground pepper, a teaspoon of paprika and a teaspoon of mustard.

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You can also use cumin, coriander, garlic, bay leaf, turmeric.

Mix the spices in a separate container, grate the lard, wrap in parchment paper and put in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor

Julia Arkhipova Expert: Julia ArkhipovaExpert / Belnovosti