Salo is traditionally associated with Ukraine and Ukrainians, as its main lovers and admirers. And although, in fact, in Ukraine the proverb “Fat is strength!” Never lost its relevance, this product is also popular in England under the name “bacon”, and they know how to cook the peritoneum and shank perfectly in Germany.
But! Baked lard in the oven, and with garlic, and with aromatic herbs is best obtained, so to speak, with a Ukrainian accent.
How to bake roll so that it becomes tender
For baking, you need to take a thin layer with a meat layer, which before cooking must be washed well and dried with a paper towel.
To give the finished dish perfect softness, the layer can be slightly beaten off, and then rolled up.
Roll should be rolled up as tightly as possible, then baked lard in the oven will acquire unique tenderness and taste.
When wrapping lard in foil, it is necessary to take a sufficient amount of it - so that it is enough to “wrap” it in two layers, and the fat formed during baking does not leave the limits of the “cocoon”.
This dish should be cooked at a temperature not exceeding 100 0 , so that the lard remains juicy.
In the company of garlic
Garlic is bitter and sharply smells, onions, too ... This is the truth that you want to close your eyes to when there is a possibility and a great desire to cut a piece of soft snow-white bacon with a three-layer meaty cut in the future.
In addition, there are ways to get rid of an unpleasant odor: lard, baked in a foil with garlic, not only looks appetizing, but also smells amazing. Garlic, succumbing to heat treatment, loses its harshness and taste, and smell, becomes fragrant and acquires a kind of sophistication.
But there is also a modification of the recipe especially for lovers of garlic: while the bacon is browned, you need to cut 2-3 cloves of garlic into thin slices, stuff them with the ready-made roll and leave to “go” in the oven - to allow the aroma of garlic to be filled.
Recipes for the holidays and everyday life
Baked lard in the oven looks great and melts very quickly in your mouth. Therefore, the recipe for this dish is popular both for the festive feast and for the everyday diet.
In order to give the baked fat light notes of smoked meat, after cooking and cooling, the roll is placed in the refrigerator for some time: it is easier to cut a chilled dish and improve its taste.
Of course, the recipe for baked bacon is not one. In the selection below - the most interesting and simple.
Baked fat roll in foil
For cooking, you need the thinnest fat that can only be found (this is easier to fold) - 0.5 -1kg.
And also: a head of garlic, half a teaspoon of salt, ground pepper, dill, two bay leaves, spices.
Salt pure dry lard and season with spices on all sides, grate with garlic (if a bit thick - stuff), crumble the bay leaves and sprinkle them with a layer.
Then you should twist the layer with a roll, tie it tightly and wrap it in foil.
Bake for about an hour at a temperature of 150 0 .
Foil baked bacon - One of the most unpretentious and delicious dishes that are not ashamed to decorate the holiday table.
"Reeds"
In this recipe, there are two main and popular ingredients: selected potatoes and lard. Baked bacon in the oven has many variations, and this is one of the most popular.
In medium sized potatoes, cuts should be made in the middle, but not completely. In the resulting cracks put a piece of fat (after cooking it will look like a tongue), chopped garlic and spices to taste.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of the potato.
“Tongues” is an excellent dish for a children's table. Children eat such interesting salsa with pleasure.