There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Saturday, April 30, 2022

Salting Pork Belly - Testing


1 - I ended up leaving a 2lb piece of pork belly for about a week, undisturbed, and it turned out really well.  I will try to adhere more closely to the recipe next time, just to see. I also want to watch Ruth Goodman salting pork as well, just 'cause she's great!
  1. After watching Ruth I am going to try grind some salt to powder and rubbing it in, then table salt and rub it in, then a container to immerse the pork in the pickling salt to season.

The recipe is dependent on volume so the quantity will be provided in ratios.

Ingredients:
Pork belly
Salt (any kind, including pickling)
Sugar

Use whole pork belly cut to the dimensions you want.
Larger pieces will take two rounds to cure.

Acquire pork belly, chop or keep whole muscle (fat is important)
SEE POINT 1.1 ABOVE: Cover salt pork completely with sea salt & brown sugar (ratio 5:1)
Leave in the fridge for 2-3 days or longer
For larger pork bellies drain and repeat step 2 & 3
Rinse pork & dry
Store wrapped in fridge or cool area
To use soak or simmer in water before use

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