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How to Make Salt Pork

Salt pork is a type of preserved meat made from the fatty parts of a pig, often the belly.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salt Pork
Calories: 6131kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork belly

Instructions

  • Rinse the salt pork pieces before using. Using a paper towel or clean cloth, pat them dry.
  • Cut into strips or cubes.
  • Cook at a low temperature until the majority of the fat has rendered.
  • You're already well on your way to creating a fantastic chowder if you sauté a chopped onion in the rendered salt pork fat.
  • Enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 6131kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 106g | Fat: 601g | Saturated Fat: 219g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 64g | Monounsaturated Fat: 280g | Cholesterol: 816mg | Sodium: 110241mg | Potassium: 2122mg | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 7mg
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