Wet Brine Bacon

Ingredients

• Lard 1½ kg
• Garlic 15 cloves
• Coarse Salt 3 spoons
• Bay leaf 3 pieces
• Allspice berries to taste
• Green peppercorns to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Pour water into a pot and add salt (one tablespoon per liter of water).

Step 3

Add the bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool to 140°F.

Step 4

Place the pork fat in any suitable container with the skin side up, and pour warm brine over it.

Step 5

Add 5 cloves of garlic, halved. Place a weight on top and leave at room temperature for 3 days.

Step 6

After 3 days, remove the lard from the brine.

Step 7

Pat dry with paper towels.

Step 8

Make cuts in the lard every 5-7 cm and stuff it with halves of ten cloves of garlic.

Step 9

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 days.

Step 10

Serve the lard slightly chilled with black bread.