
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Immerse frequently in cold water while cooking to remove superfluous fat and render it more delicate. Keep cooked slices warm in a covered pan.
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Take quite thin slices of the thick part of side pork, of a clear white, and thinly streaked with lean
hold one on a toasting fork before a brisk fire to grill
have at hand a dish of cold water, in which immerse it frequently while cooking, to remove the superfluous fat and render it more delicate
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Put each slice as cooked in a warm covered pan
when all are done, serve hot
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Repeatedly immersing the salt pork in cold water while grilling renders excess fat through thermal shock—the sudden temperature change causes fat to contract and release from the meat. The cold water bath also helps remove surface salt through dissolution, preventing an overly salty crust. Keeping slices warm in a covered pan allows residual heat to gently finish cooking without further fat rendering, maintaining moisture while preventing the meat from cooling.
Salt pork can be sliced up to 1 day ahead and stored in a single layer between parchment paper in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature 15 minutes before grilling for more even cooking.
Store cooked salt pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or wrap in foil and warm in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes. Do not microwave, as it will render additional fat and make the meat rubbery.
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Salt pork can be sliced up to 1 day ahead and stored in a single layer between parchment paper in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature 15 minutes before grilling for more even cooking.
Store cooked salt pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or wrap in foil and warm in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes. Do not microwave, as it will render additional fat and make the meat rubbery.