Pork Belly with Pepper

Appetizers | Ukrainian cuisine

⏳ Time

20 minutes + 5 days

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

After this brining method, the pork belly can be stored for up to 10 months.

Ingredients

Lard - 2 lbs
Lemon-Pepper Mix - 0.5 oz
Coarse Salt - 6 teaspoons

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Rub a piece of lard with a mixture of peppers (black, cayenne, white, allspice, pink). You can find this mixture in stores, or you can make it at home, which is even better if the pepper is freshly ground.

Step 2

Fill a five-liter pot with cold water. Add salt and stir. Place a piece of lard at the bottom of the pot, cover it with a deep plate, and then cover the pot with a lid.

Step 3

Place the pot in the refrigerator for five days. After this time, remove the lard from the water and pat it dry with a paper towel. Store the prepared lard in the freezer.