Pork Cheeks
Description
Perfect with meals and drinks. See, I'll tell you: it can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The pork cheeks need to be thoroughly cleaned, rinsed, and dried.
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Step 2
2. Pour cold water into a saucepan, add all the spices (except paprika), place over heat, and bring to a boil.
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Step 3
3. Place the pieces of fatback into the boiling brine, bring back to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer the fatback for 45–60 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pieces.
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Step 4
4. Let the finished salo cool in the brine to room temperature.
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Step 5
5. Sprinkle the cooled fatback with paprika on all sides. Wrap in plastic wrap or place in a container, and store in the refrigerator or freezer, depending on how long you plan to keep it.
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Step 6
6. Slice the finished salo into slices and serve with vegetables, pepper, and bread.