Lard with Cracklings – Smalec ze Skwarkami – Recipe #252

Ingredients:

• 500 g un-rendered lard
• 1 onion
• 1 apple
• 1/2 tsp marjoram
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pepper

Instructions:

1. Cut the lard into small cubes.
2. Fry on medium high heat until cracklings start to darken (10 to 15 min).
3. Stir from time to time to prevent burning.
4. Add finely chopped onion and fry until onion gets soft and glossy.
5. Season with salt and pepper. 
6. Add grated apple and marjoram and fry stirring for additional 5 minutes.
7. Transfer to a bowl, air tight container or a mason jar and let it cool down completely.
8. Keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Serve spread over fresh bread!

Enjoy!