If you want to surprise someone with a tasty and high-quality snack for the table, then you need to first of all take a responsible approach to choosing the product.
When buying, you need to pay attention to the color and texture, the presence of a layer of fat.
Let's talk about this in more detail.
Product color and texture
Fresh lard has a more glossy, white texture.
If the product is already salted, you should not take yellowish or greenish lard with a grainy texture. This is what a spoiled product looks like.
Presence of a meat layer
If you want to choose lard for frying, then this is a great option. If you want to salt the ingredient and eat it raw, then it is more likely to provoke health problems.
Thickness of the skin on the fat
If it is thin, the product will be softer.
In this case, it is necessary to check that there are no hairs on the skin.
Smell
Usually a quality product does not smell, sometimes a subtle fresh aroma is possible. If the smell is different and raises doubts, then you should refuse to buy it.
Previously we told you how to deliciously salt lard at home.
