Polish Smalec
Ingredients
- Pork fat · coarsely ground finely diced2 ½ lb
- Bacon · coarsely ground finely diced½ lb
- Onion · finely diced3
- Garlic · minced4 cloves
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper¼ tsp
- Marjoram1 tsp
- Apple · peeled grated finely diced2
Instructions
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the pork fat for 10 minutes until it starts to render its fat.
- Add the bacon, onions, garlic, salt and black pepper, then stir, scraping the bottom often.
- Lower the heat if needed and keep cooking and stirring for about 50 more minutes, until the rendered fat stands higher than the chopped bits in the pan.
- Add the marjoram and the grated apple.
- Let it cool to room temperature, stirring now and then for an even consistency, then store in the fridge.
Summarized from Polish Housewife's video. Watch it for the details.
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