Some people consider lard to be a harmful product, so they try not to buy it at all..
But this is a misconception..
Of course, you shouldn’t eat lard every day in large quantities: there will be little benefit from this. But a small amount of lard will definitely be beneficial. The most delicious lard will be the one that is prepared at home, says our magazine’s expert on culinary issues, chef Yulia Arkhipova.
Therefore, it will be relevant to refresh some knowledge on this issue.
What secrets of delicious lard should housewives remember?
Dimensions
In order for the lard to be tasty, it should be immediately divided into portions of suitable size for salting. It is best to make pieces no more than 150 grams.
But you should not cut it smaller either.
Preparation
After the product has been thoroughly washed, it is recommended to remove excess moisture with a paper towel before salting.
Choosing salt
You shouldn’t think that any salt will do. The best option is objectively coarse salt: the lard will always turn out perfect.
