Boiled Salo with Garlic
Description
This salo can be prepared as a snack or used to complement first-course dishes. You can take it with you on picnics or to work. By varying the selection of spices, you can get a new flavor each time. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Before you start cooking, prepare everything you need. You can adjust or increase the proportions to taste. Choose your favorite spices. But pepper and garlic will be quite enough.
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Step 2
Pour water into a pot. Add salt, pepper, a bay leaf, a couple of garlic cloves, and spices. Place over heat and bring to a boil.
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Step 3
Drop the pieces of salo into the boiling brine. Bring back to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 1–1.5 hours. All the pieces should begin to pierce easily with a knife.
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Step 4
Place the finished salo on a plate and let it cool until warm.
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Step 5
Stud with garlic.
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Step 6
Place each piece in a bag or wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. The salo will absorb the garlic and set.
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Step 7
The prepared salo will slice easily. Cut it into slices and serve.
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Step 8
Serve immediately or slightly chilled.