Snack of lard with garlic and parsley
12 servings
60 minutes
Lard with garlic and parsley is a traditional dish of Ukrainian cuisine, embodying its simplicity and rich flavor. Ground lard is mixed with aromatic garlic and fresh parsley, creating a tender, spicy mass that perfectly complements black bread. Historically, lard was a staple of the peasant diet, providing nutrition and long shelf life for food. This recipe highlights its versatility – the appetizer can serve as a standalone dish or an addition to borscht or dumplings. The bright garlic aroma harmonizes with the tenderness of the lard, while parsley adds fresh herbal notes. It can be served chilled, spread on bread or stored in the freezer for long-term use. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible to anyone wanting to immerse themselves in Ukraine's gastronomic culture.
1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
2
Remove the skin from the lard and cut it 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.
- Garlic: 1 head
5
Press the garlic and place it in a bowl with the lard.
- Garlic: 1 head
6
Finely chop the well-washed and dried parsley.
- Parsley: 75 g
7
Add parsley to the lard.
- Parsley: 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
- Parsley: 75 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground pepper blend: 1 teaspoon
10
Place the 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.