Smalec z Jabłkiem

Name: Smalec z Jabłkiem
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 1 cup pork lard; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 medium tart apple (such as Granny Smith), peeled, diced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried marjoram

45 minEasyServes 8230 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup pork lard
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 medium tart apple (such as Granny Smith), peeled, diced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried marjoram

Instructions

1

Melt 1 cup pork lard in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat.
2

Add 1 medium finely diced yellow onion and 2 medium peeled, diced tart apple (such as Granny Smith). Cook slowly, stirring often, for 20 minutes, until the onion is golden and the apple is very soft.
3

Stir in 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried marjoram. Cook 2 minutes more.
4

Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes, then mash it coarsely with a fork or purée it until spreadable. Chill before serving.

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Questions

What is Smalec z Jabłkiem?

Polish apple and onion lard spread, slowly cooked in pork lard until soft and golden, then seasoned with marjoram and pepper. It is spread thickly on dark rye bread, the classic spread of the Polish countryside. This reference files it under Polish appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 45 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Smalec z Jabłkiem?

As written, 45 minutes: 15 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (20 minutes): "Cook slowly, stirring often, for 20 minutes, until the onion is golden and the apple is very soft."

What should Smalec z Jabłkiem look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until the onion is golden and the apple is very soft.

How do I store and reheat Smalec z Jabłkiem?

Refrigerate what is left of Smalec z Jabłkiem within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Smalec z Jabłkiem?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Halved, the lard drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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