
In this recipe we use the pork belly cover, which is the upper part of the belly, with the fat having a predominant presence in the piece. We remove the skin, which was used in this pururuca recipe. It is a product similar to lardo, but the seasoning is intense to aid preservation and to be used in the preparation of other dishes, as an alternative source of fat to vegetable oils. But it can also be consumed pure, in bread and as a snack. With a good amount of maturation time, it acquires a wonderful flavor, similar to raw ham, but well seasoned.
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