lardo
noun
lar·do
ˈlär-(ˌ)dō
plural lardos
: Italian spiced and cured fatback
Once a poor man's food, lardo is now considered a delicacy, with the most famous hailing from Colonnata in Tuscany, where it's been made since Roman times.—Candace Nelson
The method for making lardo has changed little over time. It begins with back fat, usually with the skin still attached, which is cut into thick rectangular slabs. These pieces of fat are rubbed with a spiced sea salt mixture containing black pepper, fresh rosemary, and garlic. Each producer adds his own special blend of spices, which can include cloves, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, juniper, bay leaves, sage, oregano, thyme, and star anise.—Jennifer McLagen
They feature … two different lardos and three salamis—regular, spicy, and smoky.—Dave Eckert
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