Potatoes with Salo in Foil over a Campfire
Description
Perfect for both holidays and everyday meals. This is a very simple yet surprisingly appetizing recipe for potatoes with fatback cooked in foil over a campfire. You may never have tried potatoes this juicy and this thoroughly roasted, so be sure to make this dish at your next picnic.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The first secret of this dish is how you cut the potatoes. If they are young, it is enough to wash them thoroughly; if not, peel them as well. Cut them with a sharp knife into fairly thin slices and place them in a deep bowl. For this recipe for potatoes with salo wrapped in foil cooked over a campfire, it is best to use small potatoes.
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Step 2
2. The same trick applies to fatback. Slice it into very thin pieces, almost paper-thin. Briefly chilling it in the freezer before slicing makes the job easier.
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Step 3
3. Next comes a step that both adults and children will enjoy taking part in. Alternate slices of potato and lard. Once you've built a small pyramid, thread it onto a skewer.
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Step 4
4. Place on a sheet of foil, salt and pepper to taste. Add a little spices, herbs, and your favorite seasonings.
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Step 5
5. Wrap tightly in foil and place over the heat. Turn periodically and cook for at least 15–20 minutes.
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Step 6
6. In the last 2 minutes, you can carefully unwrap the foil and brown the potatoes. Here is a simple recipe for potatoes with fatback in foil over a campfire that is definitely worth making again.