Garlic-Infused Boiled Lard

Soft, amazingly tasty and the most aromatic! Boiled lard with garlic is a great option for a quick snack. It goes great with a crust of fresh bread. You can add it to hot soups, borscht and much more. Take different spices and end up with a new taste every time!
cook time: 25h 10 min
Ruby Colston
Garlic-Infused Boiled Lard

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

674
Calories
74g
Fat
2g
Carbs
2g
Protein

Ingredients (15 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 8 clove
Salt 4 tbsp
Ground black pepper to taste
Ground coriander 1 tsp
Bay leaf 2 pc
Peppercorns 10 pc
Carnation 3 pc
Salo (pork with streaks of meat) 1 kg
Allspice to taste
Juniper berries 3 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to cook lard with garlic? Prepare all the ingredients listed in the recipe. Take lard with layers of meat, then it will turn out much tastier. The amount of garlic can be adjusted to your taste.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the lard in cold water and cut into small portions.

Step 3

Step 3
Place the pieces in a saucepan, add bay leaf, peppercorns, cloves, juniper berries and salt. The recipe used four level tablespoons of fine salt.

Step 4

Step 4
Pour in cold water so that it completely covers the lard. Place the pan on the stove. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove the foam with a large spoon, reduce the flame and cook the lard for about thirty to forty minutes. Focus on the readiness of the meat. Pierce the meat layer with a thin, sharp knife; if the knife goes in easily, it’s ready.

Step 5

Step 5
Remove the lard from the pan and cool completely. To prevent the lard from weathering, cover it with a plate or cling film.

Step 6

Step 6
At this time, prepare everything else. Peel the garlic, grate it on a fine grater or pass it through a press. Mix garlic with ground black or allspice, coriander and paprika. The set of spices can be anything you like. Use dry adjika, Svan or Adyghe salt and much more.

Step 7

Step 7
Rub each piece of lard with the resulting aromatic mixture.

Step 8

Step 8
Wrap the lard well with cling film and place in the refrigerator for storage. In a day you can already try. For longer storage, place the pieces in the freezer, where they can be stored for a month, two or more.

Step 9

Step 9
Boiled lard with garlic and aromatic spices is amazing with a crust of bread or a loaf.

Step 10

Step 10
This lard will perfectly complement potatoes prepared in various ways.

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