Lard Spread for Sandwiches
Description
Perfect for serving and for pairing with drinks. If you have time, be sure to refrigerate the finished dish for at least 1 hour so the garlic aroma spreads throughout the paste, making it richer and more aromatic. If desired, you can also add other spices and seasonings.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the specified ingredients. Buy fresh pork fat, without any meat layers.
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Step 2
Rinse it in water and pat dry with paper towels. If there is skin, cut it off. Cut the fatback into small cubes.
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Step 3
Pour them into the food processor bowl. Peel the garlic cloves, rinse, and finely chop. Add to the bowl. If desired, you can also grind the lard in a meat grinder.
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Step 4
Add the salt and ground black pepper. If you like pastas with a spicy kick, add a couple of pinches of hot red pepper.
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Step 5
Grind everything for about 5–7 minutes, turning the lard into a paste.
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Step 6
Spread the lard paste into a ramekin or bowl and serve with black or rye bread and a vegetable platter.