Pork Fatback Roll in Onion Skins
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. This pork fat roll, boiled in onion skins, is flavorful and tender with a sharp garlic taste—sure to please anyone who likes a hearty snack. It looks quite presentable, so you can even serve it at a holiday table. The hardest part of the recipe is rolling the fat into a roll and tying it up, but I think you’ll manage that just fine. Be sure to make this roll—you’ll like it. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
For the roll, we need fatback with a meat layer—not too thick, so it can be rolled into a roll.
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Step 2
Sprinkle the salo with salt and crushed bay leaf. You can also add garlic passed through a garlic press (3-4 cloves).
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Step 3
Roll the salo into a roll as tightly as possible and tie it firmly with sturdy thread.
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Step 4
Put half the onion skins into a large pot, then place the roulade on top and cover everything with the remaining skins. Add enough water to cover the roulade. Cook for about 2 hours. Then leave it in the water until completely cooled.
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Step 5
Remove the cooled roll, place it in a colander for an hour to an hour and a half, and press it from above with a weight. Then trim off the unnecessary threads.
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Step 6
Rub the roll with minced garlic and sprinkle with ground pepper.
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Step 7
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
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Step 8
Then scrape off the garlic, slice the roll — and enjoy!