Name: Lardo, Cured Pork Fatback
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 pounds
Ingredients: 1 kilo high-quality pork back fat, (in 2 pieces); 20 grams kosher salt, (about 2 rounded tablespoons); 5 grams smoked salt (optional), (about a rounded teaspoon); 100 grams sugar; 4 grams Instacure No. 2, (about 1/2 teaspoon); 20 grams chopped fresh rosemary; 10 grams garlic powder; 15 grams cracked black peppercorns; 3 grams dried thyme; 3 star anise pods; 5 crushed bay leaves