Salting lard in a jar in brine

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 3 day 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to pickle lard in a jar in brine with garlic at home? Prepare the necessary ingredients. It’s good if there are layers in the lard, but some prefer “pure”, soft and thick lard, absolutely without layers, so choose according to your taste. Among the spices for salting lard, garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves are usually used; you can buy a ready-made set of spices for salting lard.

2. STEP 2

   

   The first step is to make the brine. It is believed that lard will absorb as much salt as needed, leaving excess. This is true for lard without meat layers; this rule does not apply to meat, keep this in mind. So, pour salt into the pan.

3. STEP 3

   

   Pour water into the pan and bring to a boil until all the salt dissolves. Cool to room temperature.

4. STEP 4

   

   Rinse the lard well, dry with paper towels and cut into pieces that will be convenient to put in jars.

5. STEP 5

   

   Place some of the spices at the bottom of a clean jar.

6. STEP 6

   

   Now place a few pieces of lard in the jar and add more spices on top. In this way, fill the jars completely.

7. STEP 7

   

   Place the remaining garlic cloves and bay leaf on top.

8. STEP 8

   

   Fill the lard in a jar with cooled brine and leave it for three days in a cool place. On the first day (or night - depending on the time of pickling the lard) you can leave the jars in room conditions, and then put them on a cold balcony or in the refrigerator.

9. STEP 9

   

   After three days you can eat lard. Remove the lard from the brine, place in plastic boxes or bags, close tightly and store in the refrigerator, or better yet, in the freezer.

10. STEP 10

    

    Salted lard in a jar in brine is sometimes called “women’s lard” - it turns out so tender. You can immediately taste it and treat it to your family. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Adeline

22.10.2023

4.8

One of the most delicious recipes for salting lard in brine. There is a video for the recipe.

Testomania

22.10.2023

4.7

The recipe for “salting lard in a jar in brine” turned out to be simple, and the result pleased me. The lard really turned out to be very soft and tender, I liked it even more than with regular dry salting (I’m actually not a lard fan, but I usually try it), my husband and son - lard lovers - also approved the recipe. Thank you!

Elena Pankina

22.10.2023

5

Salting lard in a jar in brine is a very simple recipe, and the lard turns out tasty and aromatic due to the spices. We love salted lard, especially in winter and homemade. And now in my piggy bank is a recipe for salting lard in a jar in brine. Following the author’s recommendations, I prepared delicious lard. Thanks for the recipe and I recommend you try it.