In recent years, with the pursuit of healthy eating and the return to traditional cuisine, more and more people have begun to pay attention to the purity and nutritional value of homemade ingredients and seasonings. Among them, lard, as a representative of traditional condiments, has always been loved by people. So, how can you make a lard that is fragrant, mellow, and can be kept for a year?Don't worry, a five-star chef will teach you a trick today.
First of all, let's take a look at the raw materials needed: 500 grams of high-quality pork fat and an appropriate amount of ginger slices. These are very simple and easy materials to obtain, and they don't have to go through a lot of work.
The first step is to prepare. Cut the pork fat into small pieces, put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, turn to low heat and simmer slowly. At the same time, add ginger slices to remove the smell and increase the fragrance.
The second step is to simmer over a warm heat. The lard needs to be kept warm during the boiling process, so that the nutrients and aroma of the pork fat can be better retained. At the same time, after slow cooking, the water of the pork fat will gradually evaporate, and the fat will slowly precipitate.
The third step is to remove the slag and sieve it. When the pork fat begins to gradually become transparent and the boiling time reaches about 2 hours, the lard can be poured into a clean container. When poured, it can be filtered with gauze or fine mesh to remove residual impurities and obtain pure lard.
Step 4: Store until completely cool. After the boiled lard is completely cooled, cover the container tightly and store it in the refrigerator. It is best to control the storage temperature of lard below 10 degrees Celsius, which can ensure that the lard can be stored for a longer time. Under normal circumstances, after such boiling and preservation, lard can be preserved for a year, or even longer, without affecting its aroma and taste.
As a traditional ingredient, lard has many other functions besides being used in cooking. The fatty acids in lard have many benefits for the human body. Therefore, the rational use of lard can not only enhance the taste of food, but also help to maintain good health.