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Salted Salo for Long-Term Storage
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Salted Salo for Long-Term Storage

20 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

It's suitable both for festive occasions and for everyday use. For the lard to keep well for a long time, it's best to salt it in a glass jar, under a tightly sealed metal lid. Salted lard can also be stored in the freezer—this is probably the simplest and most long-lasting option.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the salo and salt. Use regular salt, not iodized!

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    The rind of the salo must be scraped well with a sharp knife. Then cut the salo into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Rub each piece of salo with salt.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Wash the jar thoroughly and sterilize it. Then place a little salt on the bottom. Fill the jar with salo, sprinkling each layer with salt.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Thus, fill the entire jar. Close the jar with a metal lid and place it in the refrigerator. Salo prepared this way can be stored for a long time.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Serve immediately or slightly chilled.