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Griebenschmalz - German Lard Spread with Cracklings
Angela Schofield
This amazing German spread on a fresh slice of bread is the perfect companion to a mug of ice cold beer.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Appetizers
Cuisine
German
Servings
30
portions
Calories
122
kcal
Ingredients
1.5
pounds
uncured pork belly or fat trimmings from pork
1
small
apple
optional
1
medium
onion
Instructions
Cut pork into small cubes.
Melt over low medium heat in a large pan.
Cook for about 1 hour, stir occasionally, until the solid pieces turn into brown cracklings.
Peel onion, and dice very finely or grate.
Peel and core apple, and dice very finely or grate.
Add onion and apple pieces to pan and keep cooking for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture starts to turn golden brown.
Let cool for about 10 minutes and pour into ramekins or canning jars.
Notes
Store refrigerated. It will keep for several weeks!
Nutrition
Yield:
1
portion
Calories:
122
kcal
Carbohydrates:
1
g
Protein:
2
g
Fat:
12
g
Fiber:
0.2
g
Sugar:
1
g
Net Carbohydrates:
1
g