Snack lard with green basil
12 servings
60 minutes
Snack lard with green basil is a true embodiment of Ukrainian cuisine, where simplicity meets rich flavor. This dish has roots in traditions when lard was used not only as a nutritious product but also as a means of preserving energy in harsh times. The addition of aromatic green basil and spicy garlic gives the snack an exquisite taste with a delicate herbal note. Lard passed through a meat grinder becomes airy and soft, while spices add piquancy. It is perfect for serving on black bread or with borscht, being not just a delicacy but a true hallmark of Ukrainian feasting. Wrapped in foil, it can be stored in the freezer, making it convenient for preparation and use.
1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
2
Remove the skin from the lard and cut into pieces to pass through the meat grinder.
- Salo (cured pork fat): 300 g
3
Pass the prepared lard through a meat grinder.
- Salo (cured pork fat): 300 g
4
Peel the garlic and wash it well. Dry it.
5
Press the garlic and add it to the container with the fat.
- Garlic: 1 head
6
Wash and dry the basil well. Chop finely. Use only the leaves and young flower clusters.
7
Add basil to the container with lard.
- Green basil: 75 g
8
Add salt and pepper mix to the salad.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground pepper blend: 1 teaspoon
9
Mix all the ingredients well.
- Salo (cured pork fat): 300 g
- Garlic: 1 head
- Green basil: 75 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground pepper blend: 1 teaspoon
10
Place the prepared snack lard in a clean, dry container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator.
11
For storage in the freezer, snack lard can be wrapped in food film or a bag.
12
Wrap the lard in foil and place it in the freezer.
