Lard may be staging a gastronomic comeback around the world but it never went out of fashion in Ukraine, where it is best served coldAt first glance it could be a hard sheep’s cheese or a smoky mozzarella. But the slabs are actually cold, white pork fat – Ukraine’s national dish, known as salo. It is best served covered with garlic, onion and pickles (or something picante), and almost always washed down with a shot of vodka.The dish is not recommended for those watching their waistlines. The calorie counter on My Fitness Pal says that one serving of pig fat …read more
Source: The Guardian
