How to Make Salt Pork
An easy and inexpensive method to prepare salt pork using only four ingredients, ideal for enhancing chowders.
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Instructions
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Combine salt and sugar, then rub a portion onto pork belly slices.
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Create layers in a container: spread a salt-sugar mixture, add pork belly, and sprinkle with more mixture. Repeat this layering process.
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Cover and refrigerate for two days to cure; the salt pork can be stored for up to a year.
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Before use, rinse the salt pork and pat it dry.
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Cut the pork into cubes or strips.
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Cook the pork over low heat until fat is rendered.
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Sauté chopped onion in the rendered fat for a flavorful chowder base.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
297 kcal
Carbohydrate:
5 g
Cholesterol:
79 mg
Fiber:
0 g
Protein:
22 g
Saturated Fat:
7 g
Sodium:
9245 mg
Sugar:
5 g
Fat:
20 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g