Salt Pork is so simple to make and often costs less than it does to buy it ready-prepared in store. It requires a piece of pork belly which is cured with a lot of salt and a little bit of sugar. Salt pork is similar to bacon, but it is unsmoked and much fattier.
Before using, rinse off the salt pork slices. Dry them using a paper towel. Cut into cubes or small strips. Cook over low heat until most of the fat is rendered out. Sauté an onion in the rendered fat and you’re ready to make a classic corn chowder!
To make Salt Pork, you will need the following ingredients:
Mix the salt and sugar together to make a rub.
Rub the sugar and salt mixture all over pork belly pieces.
Sprinkle the rub mixture at the bottom of a glass, ceramic, or stainless steel dish.
Place a layer of pork belly at the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the pork with a little more of the salt and sugar rub. Add another layer of pork belly and then sprinkle in some more of the sugar-salt mixture.
Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator for 48 hours. The salt pork will keep in the refrigerator for up to a year.
To use the salt pork, rinse and dry the pork pieces. Cut them into cubes and fry over low heat until most of the fat renders out. Add chopped onion to the rendered fat and sauté to make a base for soups, chowders and stews.
Try this Salt Pork recipe soon. You’ll never buy it from the store again! If you try it, make sure you come back to leave a comment with your thoughts!
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