Boiled Pork Fat in Onion Skins

Description

The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. Choose onions with a bright, rich husk color—it will best give the salo its beautiful color. You can also add chopped beet to the water to enhance the color. Do not use enameled pots; the husks will stain their walls.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Cut the salo into small pieces. Peel the onion.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Place a pot of water over medium heat. Wait until the water boils.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add salt to the water, then pour the husks into the pot. Boil the water with the husks over low heat for about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Place the salo in water and simmer it over low heat for 7 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let the salo cool in the water.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Finely chop the garlic and mix it with salo spices in a small dish.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Make several deep cuts in each piece of chilled salo with a knife, then sprinkle the salo with spices to taste, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 24 hours. The salo is ready to eat.