What is salted pork fatback?

Salted pork fatback is a natural, traditional cold cut made from cured pork fatback sprinkled with rock salt, which preserves the product and enhances its intense flavor. Therefore, it is an excellent addition to bread, cracklings, and dishes requiring a deep, fatty aroma.

How many calories does salted pork fatback have?

In 100 g of product, there are approximately:

• 800-850 kcal
• Protein: 1-2 g
• Fat: 85-90 g
• Carbohydrates: <1 g

It is one of the most caloric meat products, but also an excellent source of energy and healthy fats that help absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Product ingredients

✅ Pork fatback with skin – authentic taste and texture
✅ Rock salt – natural preservation and flavor enhancement method
✅ No preservatives, artificial colors, or flavors

Product is 100% natural – a simple, rustic recipe that has delighted with its authenticity for generations.

Health benefits of salted pork fatback

🥩 Source of healthy fats – aids in the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, K
🔥 Excellent energy product – ideal for physically active individuals and athletes
🌿 Natural preservation method – long shelf life without the need for refrigeration
💪 Without preservatives and artificial additives – only salt and meat

Intriguing fact

📜 Did you know…? Traditional salted pork fatback was an inseparable part of the diet of nobility, soldiers, and travelers, as it did not require refrigeration and could be stored for many months. In old Polish cuisine, it was often rubbed with garlic and pepper to add extra aroma.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

❓ How is salted pork fatback best consumed?

✅ You can eat it raw, sliced thinly, serve with bread and pickled cucumber, fry into cracklings, add to bigos, dumplings, or scrambled eggs.

❓ Is salted pork fatback very fatty?

✅ Yes, it is a product with a very high fat content, but these are healthy fats that provide energy and support metabolism.

❓ How long can salted pork fatback be stored?

✅ Thanks to salt, the product has a very long shelf life – it can last for several months in a cool place.

❓ Can it be used as an ingredient in dishes?

✅ Yes! It is great for frying cracklings, adding to bigos, cabbage, dumplings, or as a spread on bread.

Recipes for dishes with salted pork fatback

Recipe for traditional lard with salted pork fatback

🥩 Preparation time: 10 minutes
🔥 Frying time: 20 minutes
👨‍🍳 Difficulty level: Easy

Ingredients:

• 300 g salted pork fatback, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon of marjoram

Instructions:

1. Cut the pork fatback into small cubes and place it in a heated pan.
2. Render the fat over low heat until the cracklings become golden and crispy.
3. Add chopped onion and fry until translucent.
4. Season with garlic, pepper, and marjoram, mix well.
5. Transfer to a jar, allow to cool, and store in the refrigerator.

👉 Tip: Lard tastes excellent with a slice of fresh bread and pickled cucumber!

Summary

🔥 Salted pork fatback is a unique, traditional product of old Polish cuisine that combines intense flavor, natural ingredients, and long shelf life. Thanks to curing in salt, pork fatback retains its flavor and nutritional properties, making it an excellent addition to sandwiches, traditional dishes, and frying.

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