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Salo

Ukrainian cured pork fatback seasoned with garlic and spices, traditionally sliced thin and served with rye bread.

5 minutes
Serves 5
Appetizer

No common allergens detected

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the pork fatback and pat it completely dry, then score the surface in a shallow crosshatch pattern about 1/4 inch deep to help the cure penetrate evenly.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, cracked peppercorns, crumbled bay leaves, and ground coriander, then rub this mixture firmly into every surface of the fatback.

  3. 3

    Press the sliced garlic into the scored cuts and over the top, then wrap the seasoned slab tightly in cheesecloth or parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Place the wrapped salo in a dish, refrigerate, and cure for 5 days, turning it once daily so the seasonings distribute evenly throughout the fat.

  5. 5

    After curing, scrape off excess salt, slice the salo paper-thin against the skin, and serve cold with rye bread, mustard, and a shot of cold vodka.

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